Responding to Monday’s RGIII post, Monica Jackson writes, “Not sure how relevant my comment will be because I did not
hear about the Parker-Griffin thing until now, and I'm one of the people who
watches E! and Style like it's what I do for a living. But, this reminded me of
the twins show Tia and Tamera because they had a very
in-depth discussion on one show about what it's like being black in America and
how people identify you or want to put a label on you. It's especially hard for
those of us who are mixed. The twins said they both identify themselves as
black, even though they are half white because that's what our society would
label them. I used to feel that way, but after being in Hawaii for so long
(where everyone is mixed), i'm completely content not even thinking too much
about it (unless someone asks me), but then every day my cousins/aunts/mom
remind me that I'm legit half Native American and have seen the reservation
many times and kind of have an obligation to do my part in preserving the race,
hence the Native American literature symposium (which I am actually
really excited about). So much pressure! Especially when all of the white
people label you as black and all of the black people know you're mixed and
don't fully accept you. Can't I just be f***in' American?!”
Next series starts Monday,
Coach Ben
PS. You know what to do, playa!
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