It's my hosted event theme of U.S. Mixed Race Identity Month and Online Quotes Month (April, yearly). It is Spring Cleaning Month, too.
I read an interesting article, from another blogger, of what not to say to parents of biracial kids, accessed April 8, 2014, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-stir/15-things-never-to-say-to-parents-of-biracial-kids_b_3109408.html
Can you imagine someone commenting "Aww, look at the cute zebra baby" as implied by the blogger. By definition, mixed race individuals include people of two or more racial identities. Most U.S. minorities could be considered a part of this definition. Is race still a factor in America? In my opinion, it is never possible for a mixed-race individual to fully avoid their racial identities. I believe that there is more cultural awareness that takes place by mixed individuals --attempts to fully understand American racial identity and personal behaviors. Some individuals may consider too much attention to racial groupings. Others, feel not enough. The reality is that it takes a well-balanced person to be able to grasp their unique identities while also appreciating the challenges of mixed-racial heritage in our society (e.g., school, socially, beauty supplies shopper). Biracial parents must acknowledge this fact. Otherwise, they're setting their child up for years of dysfunctional life experiences by instilling false cultural realities.
Lastly, white citizens are decreasing and not reproducing at a steady rate. U.S. minorities are no longer just of the African race. Latinos are returning to their home country of Mexico due to our economy. What racial group is actually the new minorities in America?
I read an interesting article, from another blogger, of what not to say to parents of biracial kids, accessed April 8, 2014, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-stir/15-things-never-to-say-to-parents-of-biracial-kids_b_3109408.html
Can you imagine someone commenting "Aww, look at the cute zebra baby" as implied by the blogger. By definition, mixed race individuals include people of two or more racial identities. Most U.S. minorities could be considered a part of this definition. Is race still a factor in America? In my opinion, it is never possible for a mixed-race individual to fully avoid their racial identities. I believe that there is more cultural awareness that takes place by mixed individuals --attempts to fully understand American racial identity and personal behaviors. Some individuals may consider too much attention to racial groupings. Others, feel not enough. The reality is that it takes a well-balanced person to be able to grasp their unique identities while also appreciating the challenges of mixed-racial heritage in our society (e.g., school, socially, beauty supplies shopper). Biracial parents must acknowledge this fact. Otherwise, they're setting their child up for years of dysfunctional life experiences by instilling false cultural realities.
Lastly, white citizens are decreasing and not reproducing at a steady rate. U.S. minorities are no longer just of the African race. Latinos are returning to their home country of Mexico due to our economy. What racial group is actually the new minorities in America?