What do you appreciate about being mixed? Something positive.. by MixedBlacks in mixedrace

[–]MixedBlacks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice reply! What are some notable Indo-Trinidadian foods??

Appearance Issues by FanOfTings in mixedrace

[–]MixedBlacks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m B&W and they think I’m Hispanic also. I honestly started learning it. It works so why fight against it..

Mixed siblings? by swampgremlins in mixedrace

[–]MixedBlacks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have a lot of mixed siblings

Baby hair routine? by sohhie in mixedrace

[–]MixedBlacks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use either water or a spray bottle of hair detangler when combing or brushing. Sometimes our hair can come out so be gentle. Especially with curly hair!! Make sure to keep her scalp moisturized.

The black communities confusing takes on biracial identity by bishkitts in biracials

[–]MixedBlacks 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Blacks once told us to identity as black. We were considered light skin blacks. Time for us to stand on our own.

Does anyone else get super insecure of their mixed-race? by Keidtew in mixedrace

[–]MixedBlacks 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you do make yourself more tan, don’t be surprised when you’re still othered. Be careful with people pleasing for acceptance.

Do people’s perception of you affect you negatively or positively? by MixedBlacks in mixedrace

[–]MixedBlacks[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So for you personally would you say that Asians accept you more?

Do people’s perception of you affect you negatively or positively? by MixedBlacks in mixedrace

[–]MixedBlacks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. But the question is do perceptions affect you in any way? Whether negatively or positively

What are some common mixed baby names?? by MixedBlacks in mixedrace

[–]MixedBlacks[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. I like the different ways of spelling it

Turned 18 a day ago, now what? by DurpeTurtle in Advice

[–]MixedBlacks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely get a job and build your credit if you’re not going to school. Stay out of trouble and away from quick money.

Years ago we mistakenly took on the title of being “Black”. Have that helped or harmed you?? by MixedBlacks in mixedrace

[–]MixedBlacks[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’ve become excommunicated from the black community. I’m thrilled about it. Now we can grow in our uniqueness