I loved Deacon. He's smart.

Ughhhh very 😢♥️

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Facts its perfect😭😭😭

😢❤️

They’re providing an example of what a positive adoption experience can look like, it’s beautiful

Ngozi O. There just virtue signalling

@@brendonrookes1151 Maybe, but if it creates a healthy environment, so what?

@@brendonrookes1151 I've seen so many angry children who've been in foster care (especially black and Hispanic). If they can have some stability and comfort of knowing they have a home to go to then that will help out just in the smallest way. They wouldn't have to worry about moving from house to house with only one suitcase and getting attached to a family just to be sent off to another family. My cousin was adopted (he's white but he has issues when it comes to the abandonment from his biological parents so imagine that on top of all of the other issues they have)

@@brendonrookes1151 These kids seems to love their parents and the parent seem to love them why the damn negativity

Wonderfully said

@@lettuceman33 oh wow ... I think this is the first time a comment of mine has garnered this many likes and no dislikes! Thank you for your kind words, it just adds to the fact there are more of us out there who want the truth to be seen, rather than the hateful narrative the media portrays. YES there is still violence. YES these mothers are justified in their fears and concerns, but they - and others like them - deserve to know they have allies and advocates who are willing to stand behind them. You all prove those exist!

A Great Word. God Bless.

Amen

Let me just add that this is one of many true faces; I was wholly remiss in mentioning the courtesy and grace of the black mothers who recognize the earnest love of white women like this, who willingly accept the genuine call for guidance and freely offer advice and support. True humanity does not exist in one race or culture: it is a rich and varied blend of multiple individuals willing to accept one another’s differences, to celebrate what makes one another unique while at the same time commiserating on the bonds that tie them together. Community, Family, Duty and Love.

Amos is giving me Randall “ This is Us” vibes I love this family they’re both courageous and adorable

Yes I agree Zoe. Amos reminds me so much of Randall!

I have to pause the video, to live in fear for my son’s life everyday because he’s black.

Yeah. I understand where that lesson is coming from, but I feel funny about it. I personally don't want to raise my sons with fear of existing alone. The dependency of "Your safety is only guaranteed in the presence of your white brother," feels dangerous in itself. Same with my daughters and the fear of predatory people. Caution and precaution yes but not "You can't." As any child I get it, but not when they grow into young adults

My son is only six and in love with nerf guns. He’d point them at cars and people. Of course I put a stop to it but the fear of something happening to my son that happened to Tamir Rice... I’m fearful of everything.

if they are as scared and emotional as I see in this vid, then the parents are filling their children with unneeded fear and raising potential racists. I don't rate that as "good".

@@GARY84ROCKS yup that’s what they’re doing. You nailed it 😒.

@@TheSweetForever Good intentions don't mean everything.

@@GARY84ROCKS scared and emotional cuz its an uncomfortable talk lol

@@dom8894 If they were raised with less fear in their hearts it wouldn't have been.

Honestly it sounds as if you're already a good person. You dont need to be a better 'white person' just continue to show compassion and empathy for your fellow human. 💙

Don’t feel guilty about your race

Me too, except I live in a metropolitan area that's fairly diverse. The shift from colorblindness to education was swift and sudden, so I was reeling for a while, but I can summarize what I've learned over the years, and what I did to help. I'm lucky enough to have friends from multiple backgrounds who've been willing to help me. It's important to see everyone else as a human being with the same rights as anyone else, but you still have to acknowledge any disadvantages, discrimination, or cultures caused by/stemming from the overall systems or societies. On top of that, it's important to be aware of the fact that you would have white privilege, and that you're going to be perceived in a more favorable light than many people. At the same time, don't feel guilty about your race. These things happened in the past, and you don't have control over that. Ask questions, and answer any directed at you in kind. No one race or ethnicity is more culturally cognizant. I have friends from multiple backgrounds, and I've learned about their cultures in exchange for bits about my own (I'm 2nd gen Italian American on one side and Jewish on the other), so I can give a reference to those cultures in return. If you're afraid to ask or offend someone, that's ok, look it up first and then ask if you still can't find answers. Most of all, just be willing to listen. You're incredibly empathetic, and wrote your comment; that's the first few steps already. Don't do anything you're uncomfortable with doing. If protesting isn't your thing, that's ok. Just being willing to talk is incredibly important and having these conversations is already an important step. I hope this helped you. Good luck and wishes :)

You're at an amazing start by opening your mind, ears, and heart to those that are different than you. Thank you. Its amazing.

As long as you stick to good morals which I feel like you have you are going to go far in life

Uhmmmmmmm!

And she doesn't need the racist fear-mongering of her parents or the host.

@@GARY84ROCKS IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THEM. They are NOT the people she’s afraid of. It’s abhorrent that this could even happen to Ahmad and them to be not be immediately arrested. While I would like to believe everyone is good and loves me that’s not reality.

@@mileyan24 It has EVERYTHING TO DO WITH THEM. They ARE the ones that made her afraid. It's abhorrent that things like what happened to Ahmad happened... but the only thing DEFINITIVELY RACIAL in ANY of the big media scenarios you could name (some more credible than others), only have the racial implications THE MEDIA, and THE HOST OF THIS VID and YOU put on these events. SO, you can include YOURSELF as one of the people guilty of causing that child's tears of fear. Own it. Or stop it.

@@GARY84ROCKS her parents and the host most definitely did not cause her fear cmon now man. have you not seen all of the videos and the new of black people being murdered for no apparent reason other than their skin colour? hell if i was in her shoes i would be terrified as well and that’s not her parents fault that’s just racism’s fault.

Awwwww Jake you’re cute! ThankYou for being vulnerable enough to share that with us...and that makes you far more than an “average” man. Processing with an open heart makes you an Exceptional 👆🏿💞

Take your time ...

💝

If you have kids, teach them to be anti-racist. Intentionally teach them. We need your help.

On the other han 💊I'm sharing Acts 2:38 with anyone who wants it bless

That's true, very true. My daughter is adopted from Haiti, I did the opposite. I immersed by daughter in her Haitian culture and African cultures, we did all different activities and joined different groups. Then one day she told me to STOP, she said she was not interested in any of it, and that I am forcing her to be someone she isn't. She said that I don't even celebrate my heritage. She is 19 now, has a passion for Japanese anime, loves art, is doing her Associates Degree, loves music (not rap or hip hop) and is an older soul in a young person's body. There is an African American girl who does Irish dancing and is well known, a AA boy who sings in Mandarin, Chinese opera, and the list goes on and on. Just because you are of a certain race doesn't mean that you are only that, people are connected to what fills their soul.

I think that's because no matter what people try to define as "black" culture it is young. It is still growing and shouldn't be limited. It's one of the younger if not the youngest cultures alive. I think I cared more about American culture until I found myself in conversations that I couldn't contribute to. Irish, Jewish, etc spoke about their heritage and culture and I couldn't say anything about mine.

I totally agree. I think there are different black cultures anyway. There's not just one. We all don't live cookie-cutter lives.

Thank you for saying this. I am a black woman raised by my black mother, but I grew up with no connection to my extended family. Surrounded by whiteness all the time. My experiences were awful for the most part. Got called an Oreo all the time and didn’t get much exposure to other black kids or culture. I wish I would have grown up with black family and immersed in black culture. I’ve made it a point to change those aspects I was missing in my life but it’s been so much harder than it would have been if things were different.

Agreeded

does that mean like how black people I need help understanding (no disrespect at all)

Parents adopting a child independent of their race is the ultimate statement, not only saying but also meaning that they don’t care for races and see that everyone is the same. People advise these parents to teach their children about their black heritage. Honestly, there are probably over 1000 black cultures (depending on where their birth parents were born), their birth parents left them, and it’s the new parents’ decision of how to educate their children. If someone adopts a child whose parents were from Spain, should they teach their child everything about their Spanish heritage? No, it doesn’t matter because their child is not Spanish anymore. Their parents don’t know anything about Spain and can’t speak Spanish. Their children should learn about their adoptive parents’ heritage. Teaching the child about their birth parents’ heritage is just going to subtly “separate” their child’s from their parents and bring up a subtle feeling of “you are different from me.”It’s the exact opposite of the equality of races. Don’t get me wrong; I’m not saying they shouldn’t learn about their black heritage - they can if they decide to -but it’s not their parents’ task to educate them on that.

I'm washing dishes and crying right along with her - terrible that a child has to carry a fear like that. So sad.

got me bc i resonate with what she was saying soooo hard. :/

Me too! 🥺

me too

Yessss she had me in tears.

Facts

I would be very well qualified to speak to this unfortunately :(

I learned about Derek Black recently, and reading his story was very interesting. He is the son of a well-known Klansman and white nationalist. Thanks to uncomfortable conversations like these, with friends he had made in college, he was eventually able to grasp what was going on with how he was raised and indoctrinated. www.washingtonpost.com/national/the-white-flight-of-derek-black/2016/10/15/ed5f906a-8f3b-11e6-a6a3-d50061aa9fae_story.html

That'd be an amazing conversation. Hope Emm takes your recommendation. A granddaughter of the Westboro Baptist Church is someone you should look up. She grew up part of the antihomosexuals belief of that church, but she slowly realized it didn't make sense.

Rising Out of Hatred - book talks to that issue specifically. Excellent book

Right like I started sobbing

She quit crying really fast.

If ur child isn't stupid nothing will happen

@@brendonrookes1151 what did he sayyyy???

@@yuliyavlasik4811 😃👂did i HEAR that right

@@brendonrookes1151 shut up you know that's not true

@@brendonrookes1151 wym?

Absolutely! I had the same thought. It's exactly that.

Me 2

And what's wrong with wanting to be comfortable, exactly?

@@captainbeastazoid7084 Nothing, but in this context being comfortable means not dealing with the issue in a real and substantive way.

@@rpwbass I disagree. Being uncomfortable is not a requirement for having a substantive conversation about race.

Amen

Does that even happen? Serious question.

@@NoobTubez i ve seen bloggers like this

NoobTubez yes that happens. My parents are black and my adopted sister is white.

@@NoobTubez Read up on Joshua Packwood...the 1st white Valedictorian from Moorehouse College in 2008. A black family took him under their wing.

It does happen but it is far less common. There are some families here on YT. Holden it down is one.

I feel the same way for my kid who is not black but special needs. I'd feel this way regardless to be honest because that's how I was raised as a female in a poor neighborhood. But I feel for people that have to go through this no matter the reason. It's pathetic that anyone should have to fear for their lives (and/or wellbeing) because of skin color. We are lucky we don't live in a worse country tbh and I have to remind myself to take a step back and have perspective. Most people are good, most cops are good otherwise we would be in an entirely different state of living.

My old neighbor and I would discuss this. He is a Black man who was raised by a white stepdad and I'm a white stepdad to a Black son. When he leaves the house, I tell him to be safe and do the right thing.

look up the statistical data. theres nothing to be afraid of.

Black children are taught this from birth. These are keys to survival his parents taught him well.

Deacon spoke truth.

This stuck to me the most, I am mixed race myself and that's something I never realized I feel as well, but I completely do and I just wasn't conscious of it, but I am way more cautious in everything I do than my white friends because I know that it won't be perceived the same way if I do it, because of the whole "angry black/brown woman" narrative is ever present, and it's something I always try to avoid.

just bc they see him as mixed doesn't mean he's fully black tho. i hate how people try to criminalize blackness as if that's all there is

It is sad to hear but depressing to know it's his reality

What do you mean by "talk and act white" ?

@@anestassia6346 it's kind of how some people say that certain black people "talk white" because they talk "proper" or "educated". It's like a stereotype that people expect us to all talk "ghetto" or "ratchet".

Its low-key racism if someone says "you dont talk like a black person." Like blacks are supposed to sound some kind of way. And if they dont sound that way, then they acting white. Some people aren't aware they have these attitudes and how it may be problematic.

@@baileyphillips9362 I have heard plenty of white people not sound educated and/or proper. Are you saying all white people talk the same? It sounds like alot of black people telling you to talk white. Cause I have been around white people ally life. I have not found this "talking white" that you speak of. I heard them talking. Hell I've been around black people to and the sound quit similar if you ask me. The concept talking white? Who told you that? Other white people? Did someone walk up to you and say "start talking white"? Do all white people speak the same language? What you mean is talking proper and educated. That's never been exclusively a white thing.

@@baileyphillips9362 but isnt what you posted just playing to that stereotype? You said even though you talk and act white, your still black... Doesnt this type of rhetoric only bring down the black community? I've heard this so many times and often from the black community itself. Black people saying other black people are not black enough because they don't talk "hood". In the Hispanic community as well, I've had family members make fun of me for loving to learn and going to college and starting an actual career and they say I'm white because of this. Its minorities bringing down their own people and not valuing education that brings them down.

When has someone been lynched ?

The wickedness is the lying. They will raise these black children to hate them

Ahmad Arbury, George Floyd, Breyonna Taylor are all modern day lynching booboo.

I cried at the same point. I'm glad there are still other people who are as sensitive to these emotional moments as I am. It seems most of the country has been desensitized (by different degrees, of course) to the more tear-provoking aspects of life over the last few years.

@@PBthesquirrel It seems like there still are some who don't see the deaths as modern day lynchings or why are not empathetic or even sympathetic to the things that are going on in the world. I am so glad that these conversations are happening no matter how difficult.

Its 1 thing as a child but once your grown and can understand what all this means it takes a whole another toll on you. I'm 31 and let me tell you these are some of the hardest years of my life now because hatred knows that I can fully understand whats going on and unlike being a child I can't go about it the same way as if I was a child because that could get 31yr old me killed. Honestly I dont think most white ppl would last a day in our shoes its tough its it own problem every day I wake up (like groundhogs day)

Amen

The word child should be changed to PERSON. These beautiful joyous black and brown faces eventually turn into adults where FEAR continues to reside.

@@sweetunez31 Thank you

As a black mother with two black sons one being a teenager I am fearful of letting him go hang out because he may not come back home. The fear we have is real and there are a lot of white people that don't realize how much more dangerous it is to let your black child go to the store or park, you don't just worry about bad cops but also the racist person in the neighborhood.

Bless you brother 😭💗💗

Hug my brotha. 🤗.

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 Visit Jamaican whenever you can and learn about the culture.

you talk about your sister as if she ware a pet.

Got me too

Me too

Same! Couldn’t stop my own tears then 😭😭😭

same!

I wanted to give her a hug :(

What is Deaf culture and what makes up Deaf culture?

are we talkin about sign language? sorry, i have no knowledge about deaf people except surface level..

@@merasoul6520 sign language is a big part of it. See the other comment reply for a more in-depth answer

@@savannahriley2077 Deaf culture is almost exclusively Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals. Among the rare exceptions are CODAs ([hearing] children of Deaf adults). Sign Language is a HUGE part of Deaf culture. When you have a hard time communicating with most people, your language becomes really important to you. Nearly all Deaf people experience similar societal issues other than language. For example, "should I get a cochlear implant?" is a hot topic. Deafness is a quality that this group of people share. Even though it doesn't change the quality of the person, it is a defining characteristic from the outside perspective. I believe this is what develops culture. There's a lot more to Deaf culture than what I listed, but these are some of the basics. Please keep in mind that I am hearing and not really in the Deaf community. I am a student studying ASL Interpretation and I was VP of the Deaf Culture club at my college. So while I know what I'm talking about, I have not been subjected to the experience myself.

Yeah. Definitely. I am a CODA ( child of deaf adults ) and from the conversations I’ve had with my parents- school is a very big part of their deaf identity. It’s where you meet other deaf people around your age and get into the community. 9 out of ten hearing families have deaf kids and don’t learn how to sign so if ur reading this, and you have a deaf kid or family member please learn how to sign. It’s really important.

Amen! God bless you and your sweet son!😁 This is how change begins! Each one, teach one.

Thank you for how you're choosing to raise your son. The next few generations are giving me so much hope that what we're experiencing are the birth pains of a new and better country.

That is a Beautiful thing you're doing with you son and I just love ❤ his precious heart you're doing a fantastic job Mom may God continue to Bless you Both 🙏

1 MILLION WHITE MEN DIED FOR THE FREEDOMS OF AFRICANS HAVE A SHOW ON WHY AFRICAN NEED TO BE GRATEFUL FOR THAT.

@@ashyslashy5818 is this in Africa or America Clarify what you said.

Kate why is it justifiable fear?

I do question a little bit the questioning here. "White people hunting down black people. Are you scared?" "Yeah, I'm a little scared" "Why?". You just told a kid white people are hunting down black people!!!!

@Will G Okay, is this relevant to my remark or...

Martijn Pennings aren't they? The problem is a lot of white people close their eyes and ears to this problem because it's not something they have to fear. So yes we are being "hunted" by whites now and tho it's nothing new, it's more in the open now. Now whites are forced to see this and in return they lessen the validity of what they see. You're offended by a question, not by the reality of it.

I raised two bi-racial sons, in a oooh scary red state. Nothing scary at all. No incidents, no issues. I think she convinced herself it was scary and that is on her for buying into the hype

Amen

NEVER!

But it happens all the time to black and brown children. As a Jewish girl growing up in Georgia, I often would tuck my necklace when going places to not be seen as Jewish. We had bombings, KKK marches, and cross burnings. My parents tried to shield me but kids see more than you think.

You're absolutely right. Unfortunately, it's not the reality for black, brown, other communities of color or for LGBTQ. In communities of color have to teach our children how to behavior in certain situations as a resource of survival. In hopes they make it home safely.

1 MILLION WHITE MEN DIED FOR THE FREEDOMS OF AFRICANS HAVE A SHOW ON WHY AFRICAN NEED TO BE GRATEFUL FOR THAT.

@@ashyslashy5818 Did you forget that not all black people are Africans? Where did you get 1 million white men? Look at American history before making wild, inaccurate and hurtful claims. Are you talking about the Civil War? Here is a link to gain more insight. My comment has to do with the fear and anguish of a child. Full stop. Please stop shouting. Practice grace.

THERE ARENT ENOUGH WHITE BABYS THE WHITE RACE IS BEING BRED OUT WITHIN 20 YEARS BY BY

I was raised by my best friends mother for a few years. It was cool she never made a big deal about it. Never judge a book by its cover.

ashy slashy What is your point?

@@jenniechao233 you do relize africans HATE the term color you better get on your knees and pray to your blm MASTERS. FOR YOUR SINS.

@@sweettexast2894 african americans are grateful for nothing ever!

Same!

Why in the world? Do you get off on white guilt?

William Holdstrom wdym?? People are being educated here, not shamed.

@@williamholdstrom1879 They did not seem guilty to me.

Me too

lmao yes

All of 'em!! 🔥🔥🔥

facts lol

I said the same thing

I loved that part too too. I was like alright now 🎉

I did too! And the Bi racial son's comment really made the tears flow.

Me too. 💛

• A N I S E - T R A S H • Thanks for the heads up about the phone number thing! I deleted it

Joseph Turner np

Me too.

completely agree, & glad it was mentioned. . had friends my entire life of all cultures & dated women of all backgrounds, eventually marrying a woman who happens to be black. i've made mistakes from ignorance, mostly while very young, & try to remain open to learning more & being better. perspective is so important. my half-brother tho... all but 2 people in his life have been white (Hispanic neighbor kid for 6mo & half-Korean GF for a year). his knowledge of cultures, understanding, empathy, & willingness to accept/diminish his ignorance ...all zero. i've been trying to reach him for decades, much like the feeling of responsibility Cayden talked about, but get nowhere. inability to reach him hasn't only been about race, but as it effects others who he comes in contact with, it's been the most important issue to attempt. . so frustrating...the people who need to hear these convos the most, seem to be the ones who refuse.

Well said. As a white guy who grew up with just a few black friends, it took immersing myself in black/brown culture as an adult to even begin to understand. I will never know what it's like to be black in America, but at least I now know what I don't know.

It's true. If you the only thing you see of black, hispanic, or white people is only what the news and tv shows you'll have a jaded view. One of the biggest factors that had helped us get even this far is military service. You take a group of people from diverse backgrounds all fighting for the same cause. You don't just create acceptance you create family.

@@Krazie-Ivan I agree, the ignorant and close-minded people are likely not interested in watching this video. Sad.

Well said :)

If you mean the BLM movement, I'd agree with the mom. But if you mean black people as individuals, of course they matter. A human is a human regardless of skin colour. We all feel, we all bleed. We all have family, friends, dreams, and a story to tell.

Look, don't walk through life presuming everyone is racist just because of their skin colour, that is racism within itself. Give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Jesus Christ, I have never been to America so I don't know who southern people are but jeez don't put people in boxes like that.

@@perthrockskinda2946 he’s literally speaking from his experience and his own family....

@@NathanielBTM why wouldn’t you support a movement with the sole goal of trying to make people’s lives not horrible? I’m guessing your ignorance allows you to believe that the movement is dangerous and Is focused on destruction but it’s not. Every movement has its branches, even people within the movement don’t agree on everything. The world isn’t black and white, it’s complex. And pretending that skin colour doesn’t affect how your treated is ignoring the issues instead of addressing them. Think of the movement like America. One country yes, but Each political party has many different Views and ways of approaching the common task/goal. To discredit an entire movement just because sub groups are doing something you don’t agree with is dehumanizing. BLM was never about saying others lives don’t matter too, the same way the feminist movement was never about saying men don’t matter. It’s trying to drive the point of equality home, because in many places in America and the world it hasn’t been reached yet. Funny enough the notion that those two movements are attacks on others have always been around even when they first started, because human beings are threatened by change.

@@thatpersoningenue6280 ok

Couldn’t agree more!!!

Wow, I never knew black people in America are such Victims in life! Here is me coming from a poor country of fuck all opportunity and I feel not a single ounce of Victimhood, I Just enjoy life regardless of my lack of opportunity.

That's the crux of the issue. Not ignoring it. Not belittling others experiences because you can't relate. But actually confronting any and all issues. Honest, open discussion disarms so much hostility.

@@perthrockskinda2946 it's ok to be angry. It's not ok to project all that hostility on others. It's especially not ok to pretend to understand the plight and hatred others have experienced when you are clearly wholly ignorant on the matter. Good luck.

@@perthrockskinda2946 if you never felt an ounce of victim hood then you wouldnt be here crying about having it worse.

Amen

It's propaganda there more likely to die at the hands of there own race cold hard facts

Being mix is the best bruh. Don’t know what everyone talking bout

We don't. We don't have to teach our Black children to live in fear! That little girl was deeply crying and fearful that she would be killed by a white person because of her skin color. We shouldn't teach that because it's not true! Do you realize the psychological damage that they are causing that innocent little girl to have? Taking away the carefree nature of being a kid, taking away her self esteem. How is that helping her or those boys to be successful people? WE ARE NOT VICTIMS.

Natrunsfar why do you think our ppl are protesting? Because it’s all made up believe magic ppl are dieing out there. I have to teach my black children the world may not accept them for who they appear to be. I don’t like this reality but it’s happening for centuries. George Floyd ain’t the first or the last brotha to get his neck snapped

Amen

@@derrickmason7457 It's not made up, but it is exaggerated through media, creating extreme sensitivity about situations that may or may not be likely in one's own life. Of course, there is racially motivated violence against black people, but it's not especially extreme in current times from a measurement standpoint. White on black racial violence has actually been decreasing statistically for a long time now, with some upticks here and there but a general decline overall. What's really changed is that people are more sensitive to it then before - this is thanks to 24/7 access to media of all sorts. This is both a good thing and a curse. It's good because people are becoming more aware of the real injustices that happen to black people. It's a curse because it has lead to a lot of opportunists and provocateurs using fear to construct a reality that doesn't match the real world. A pessimist might say that the increased racial violence coverage is because it's an election year, which will stop being talked about nationally if Biden is elected. As I am sure you know, the BLM movement is very political and what they protest does not represent many black peoples' reality in the USA anymore. Some black people experience little to no direct racism in this country now. Although there is still racism in various forms, things have become drastically better for black people, even in the last 30 years. We would be lying to ourselves if we did not admit this. It's one thing to become educated about reality and conduct oneself as a person in society, but's it's another to be taught to fear society based off false realities. Being taught to fear things one cannot control is toxic for child development. If too deeply ingrained, it creates emotionally unstable, fearful, and angry adults. I think we can see the evidence of this all around us.

God Bless you for listening 🙏

Amen.. I love that

1 MILLION WHITE MEN DIED FOR THE FREEDOMS OF AFRICANS HAVE A SHOW ON WHY AFRICAN NEED TO BE GRATEFUL FOR THAT.

That is CORRECT

Amen that is CORRECT 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽

Me too. I feel like this is the first time people have acknowledged how mixed people have a lot of external and internal struggles.

My ex once stated she believed people should not have mixed race children. Her concern was for the impact on the child, but still, I was like you really need to think through the implications of what you're saying. To myself I was saying, who is this person?

I'm mixed and the entirety of my life has been "Choose ONE Race!" It's crazy because the culture I was raised in is not the culture I "look like" so the consequence is that I never feel like I belong anywhere. Most of the people I know who are mixed feel the same way. We want to embrace both of our parents (sometimes, lol 🤣🤣), but society makes that impossible.

It’s not hard for them in the white neighborhoods. My cousins are mixed. He got a full ride at Auburn because he’s smart and a hard worker. In the hood however, he would’ve been ridiculed for not being another crime causing hoodlum or gang member. They would’ve tried to take advantage of him because he doesn’t listen to rap music. They would’ve probably tried to kill him simply because he isn’t trying to ruin his future at the same rate so many others are. There’s your problem. Why don’t you monsters try to talk about that???

Dr. Braxy Gilkey Cruises Society makes it impossible??? Explain to me how society has stopped you from loving your parents! Give precise examples!

Ugly Crying 😢 is good for the Soul and changes us for the Better 😊🙏🏽

Amen.. it was Phenomenal

I am there with you. My grandchildren are all different complexions and we definitely notice the looks we get.

Janice Isaacs It’s so sad. I can’t help but look those people straight in the eye and meet their gaze. Some days I want to glare other days I want to smile. It’s 50/50. I know I should make it a teaching moment, but it makes me so angry & dumbfounded in humanity. I am guilty of thinking we were past this stage. My grandsons were a wake-up call to my white privilege & how many bigots/racists there still are in America.

@@MelissaMellyMelRoberge my grandchildren were my wake up call as well. I try to make conversation if I think it's just a matter of curiosity, but if I feel the bad vibes I try to walk away.

Wow, be strong, God is good and He has his arms around your family.

I'm sorry that your daughter goes through that.

That's a whole world within the 4 walls of your home.

May God continue to Bless you ALL 🙏

I love your name. Very cool. You need a television show.

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GOD bless you and your family. :)

AllDayRay If you don’t mind me asking, how do they act uncomfortable? I am a Hispanic mix & grew up where there are small population of Native Americans. We could watch pow wows, one of Dad’s best friends was named Running Bear, & he collected & made arrowheads. I guess I am focused on how I am treating people & not noticing how other people treat people. It is my personal mission to spread kindness to people I see; I know it’s not much of real help. Sorry to ramble, make sure you tell your kids that there are a lot of people out there who do appreciate diversity & mixes. 😉

@@amywjn Well at our local tribes Pow Wow we get funny looks for having a black son dressed in full regalia and dancing. Usually it's stuff like that, like we misappropriate culture. Wearing Native clothing and being black isn't something people in rural Kansas are use to I guess. We've even had people say things like, "He's so cute, what is he?" Uhhh he's a person.... That's what gets me the most "What is he?" Why does it matter, he's a beautiful baby. That's awesome, I think knowing and talking about other cultures is important to how we understand each other. Keep spreading the love!!

AllDayRay So glad you have places to take your kids to learn about their heritage & take the time to do it. Keep it up.👍🏼👍🏼 I probably make the mistake too of sometimes asking the heritage of people, I guess being mixed (hispanic, German, English, Native American) I think it is interesting to find out about other people. But in today’s times it is probably better for me to just not ask. I guess people with Caucasian descent have mixes of different heritages it is just not as obvious, but cool too. Take care. ❤️

I'm fascinated by your family's multiracial heritage! What do you all choose as your racial identification on forms that ask?

Miss DeTria Was this a question for AllDayRay? He has a much more diverse mix than me. 😉

Yes, way too short. There was so much more we could have learnt from them.

Jamie Ivey has a podcast and active Instagram account.

Exactly!

Dear Emanuel - thank you for facilitating these powerful conversations! I’m a white mom of a 44 year old bi-racial son (his father is black), so for 44 years I’ve, also, learned to be uncomfortable and to have uncomfortable conversations with my son, friends and family members. Raising a bi-racial son taught me empathy and opened my eyes. Growing up I was clueless about my white privilege until I married my son’s father in 1975 and my son’s birth in 1975. I love what you’re doing! Please keep these conversations going. You are allowing people to open up and creating a safe place for people to ask the difficult and uncomfortable conversations. Thank you, Diane

Amen and amen ❤️ 🙏

Yes. You're the first to comment on that from what I see. I loved that. That's a real brother and he seems like he has such a gentle spirit. I'd love to follow this family more.

That is very true buttt I'm glad that God gave then the Strength so they could tell us Exactly how they felt 🙏

Asians and Indians make the most money per household in America and are least likely to be victim of crimes Not whites This country has a problem with Asian privilege.