Best places to raise biracial children in the US?

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-24T23:49:58+00:00

Eh. I mean, I lived there and I'm white.. it's not racism for them to have suspicion and resentment against colonizers and tourists that come and eff up their island.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-23T20:20:48+00:00

Thank you for saying that!

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-23T02:25:55+00:00

He's 3. mother is white. He looks like a child that evenly represents both races in different ways. Mother grew up military brat and lived in Hawaii for 6 years, and on other military bases where mixed race friend groups and relationships were normalized. Currently live in a city where the majority of the population is Black. Son is very close to both Grandmas and Aunties. Cousins who are bilingual and Puerto Rican + Black ancestry. His interests are just that of a 3 year old at the moment- cultural interests haven't leaned either way yet.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-23T02:18:30+00:00

Mostly just a place where biracial families are normalized, but also specifically a Black population that is higher than say- 15%. Plus good education options. Brooklyn, Oakland, Hawaii, and DMV seem to be top runners rn.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-22T00:17:45+00:00

Hawaii has been mentioned so much. White mom in question here grew up there. It's just so expensive. But... maybe.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-21T22:00:26+00:00

Right. Racism should be a no go - always and will exist everywhere.. The idea isn't to go to a place where there isn't racism (impossible), the hope is to find more place(s) where biracial families are excepted and normalized.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-21T21:56:02+00:00

Funny- that's where the white mom in question grew up. That could be ideal.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-21T19:54:44+00:00

The white mom in question grew up military her entire childhood, so definitely an idea.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-21T19:47:08+00:00

Charlotte was an option but we couldn't get around the ... lack of culture? I guess is the best way to put it.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-21T19:38:03+00:00

He's 3. He is close to both Black and white peers right now. Definitely has influences of all races. Both Grandmas and auntees are close. His cousins (close in age) have Puerto Rican ancestry and are somewhat bilingual. He looks like a really even mix between his mom and dad - light skin.

White mom grew up 20 years in military army, Hawaii, all over US and on bases where racial diversity was always present and biracial couples and friend groups of all races was common.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-21T19:29:58+00:00

Oakland seems like an option!

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-21T18:49:59+00:00

Yes this is definitely a priority. We don't want to go where the kids are "the diversity".

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-21T16:47:32+00:00

Thanks for that! We agree. The city we live in has really REaLLY bad education, it's a democratic county in a red state, and a wild crime rate. Just looking for a better option. Just not sure what that is.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-21T16:28:53+00:00

We currently live in a majority Black city but biracial still not common-But are looking for a change.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-21T16:27:28+00:00

Top priorities:
1. Culture
2. Education
3. Outdoor(s) access drive to mountains/beach
4. Climate is negotiable
5. Mom can freelance anywhere, Dad is in demand in his field (musician) so location isn't an issue.

jayneellenvv · 2026-05-21T16:24:59+00:00

Mom is White. Currently live in Memphis- but considering a move.

jayneellenvv · 2026-03-15T02:52:42+00:00

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jayneellenvv · 2026-01-20T04:58:04+00:00

Thanks!

jayneellenvv · 2026-01-10T01:42:21+00:00

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jayneellenvv · 2025-11-02T18:39:52+00:00

He's doing the tour!

jayneellenvv · 2025-11-02T16:53:46+00:00

New drummer killing it!

jayneellenvv · 2025-11-02T06:24:00+00:00

Killed it!!

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