Category Archives: “MIXED” MESSAGES

Issues related to our Black, Brown, Cream, and all shades in between…

My Child, My Teacher

Grown men can learn from very little children, for the hearts of little children are pure. Therefore, the Great Spirit may show to them many things which older people miss…Black Elk Every time someone comes to the front door, whether … Continue reading

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It Finally Happened

Devaney was over at her friend’s house today and it finally happened. That ugly thing that parents, of other races, have had to help their children navigate for hundreds of years before today. Her friend’s older brother had some of … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s LIFE

  It is said that February 14th originally became a lover’s holiday when the ancient Romans celebrated Lupercalia, an annual fertility festival. Circa 496 AD, the then Pope, Gelasius, declared February 14th to be St. Valentine’s Day, a Christian feast day. On St. Valentine’s Day … Continue reading

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“Cute, Little Mulatto”

I was at my oldest daughter’s volleyball try outs, strolling my youngest around the gym, trying to keep him quiet as I watched my Dev giving her all to make the varsity team. As I circled back around my “loop” I … Continue reading

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How Do You Answer Those Questions?

I have a FB friend who posts daily questions from his readers. Today’s question was regarding the stares and questions this particular reader receives regarding her biracial children…What country were they adopted from? Are they her REAL children? How do I deal … Continue reading

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