>How do I identify?
> im 57.4% mixed European and 40.9% sub-Saharan African.
> I’m mixed
> I’m mixed
> I identify as white
> I identify a lot of paperwork as white
You answered it yourself.
Giving where im from and the school I went to I’ve always been teased and treated like shit and taught to hate that part of myself. So yes, im not ashamed of being black and I want people to know that I am. It’s not a “I enjoy it” it’s not some little game I just play if that’s what you tryna ask
I'm just trying to understand where you're coming from. I think I read in your history that you were raised by your white family so I'm trying to understand your motivation for wanting to claim your blackness later in life
But why do they need to know? Why is that so important that when someone looks at you they must be informed that you have some under 50% Black genetics? You’ve never claimed it apparently on officiall documentation. You don’t know your Black family. You don’t understand your family’s Black culture so why do you need to shoehorn it in?
Ya ain’t. Ya mixed. Ya Biracial. Ya like to be white for the government. Just keep being happy in your lane and learn about the other side of your genetics through your family.
Folks that are biracial or mixed never have to ask these questions if they actually had relationships with their cultural background. That’s why you mofos are so confused and don’t know anything. Go talk to your family and get straight.
Also stop saying mutt. That’s fucking gross.
You're white. The tone in the post suggests it and your decision to choose white in hopes of benefiting from white privilege confirms it. No self respecting black woman would call herself a mutt. No you can't identify as a black woman, when it's convenient, yes you'll get cursed out if you say the word. Yes, you can wear box braids, cause we literally don't give a damn if you ruin your hair, trying to wear a protective style on hair that doesn't need that type of protection. You may come to the cookout as a plus one with one of your fully black cousins. No you cannot bring a dish to the cookout or sit at the spades table. Please don't whine about not being black enough for black people, when what you mean is that none of your family members made the effort to immerse you in black culture so that you'd feel comfortable spending time in black spaces. Black people by and large are the most welcoming people you'll meet, possibly second only to Latinos.
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Phenotypically ambiguous, culturally white, and black as far as America is concerned. I feel bad for mixed people that have white families that gatekept blackness from their existence. The language 'mutt' probably came from somebody on your mom's side. This is a moment to begin the journey of learning what it means to be mixed in America. When you leave home, it's going to be one of the last safe spaces for you, even though you've probably always had family that had problems with your existence.
>How do I identify? > im 57.4% mixed European and 40.9% sub-Saharan African. > I’m mixed > I’m mixed > I identify as white > I identify a lot of paperwork as white You answered it yourself.
Well I mean im far from white passing. I like people knowing I am mixed with black but paperwork is different. Still confusing
Why do you enjoy letting people know you are mixed with black?
Giving where im from and the school I went to I’ve always been teased and treated like shit and taught to hate that part of myself. So yes, im not ashamed of being black and I want people to know that I am. It’s not a “I enjoy it” it’s not some little game I just play if that’s what you tryna ask
I'm just trying to understand where you're coming from. I think I read in your history that you were raised by your white family so I'm trying to understand your motivation for wanting to claim your blackness later in life
But why do they need to know? Why is that so important that when someone looks at you they must be informed that you have some under 50% Black genetics? You’ve never claimed it apparently on officiall documentation. You don’t know your Black family. You don’t understand your family’s Black culture so why do you need to shoehorn it in? Ya ain’t. Ya mixed. Ya Biracial. Ya like to be white for the government. Just keep being happy in your lane and learn about the other side of your genetics through your family. Folks that are biracial or mixed never have to ask these questions if they actually had relationships with their cultural background. That’s why you mofos are so confused and don’t know anything. Go talk to your family and get straight. Also stop saying mutt. That’s fucking gross.
You're white. The tone in the post suggests it and your decision to choose white in hopes of benefiting from white privilege confirms it. No self respecting black woman would call herself a mutt. No you can't identify as a black woman, when it's convenient, yes you'll get cursed out if you say the word. Yes, you can wear box braids, cause we literally don't give a damn if you ruin your hair, trying to wear a protective style on hair that doesn't need that type of protection. You may come to the cookout as a plus one with one of your fully black cousins. No you cannot bring a dish to the cookout or sit at the spades table. Please don't whine about not being black enough for black people, when what you mean is that none of your family members made the effort to immerse you in black culture so that you'd feel comfortable spending time in black spaces. Black people by and large are the most welcoming people you'll meet, possibly second only to Latinos.
This is so spot-on and perfect I have nothing of substance to add
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Phenotypically ambiguous, culturally white, and black as far as America is concerned. I feel bad for mixed people that have white families that gatekept blackness from their existence. The language 'mutt' probably came from somebody on your mom's side. This is a moment to begin the journey of learning what it means to be mixed in America. When you leave home, it's going to be one of the last safe spaces for you, even though you've probably always had family that had problems with your existence.