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There is nothing wrong with being multiracial, but the use of the word “mixed” obliterates identity without any gain. If I allow you to call my kids mixed I’ve allowed you to erase their mother and me from their life.…

No, My Children Are Not Mixed
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GrayMatter

GrayMatter

·Nov 15, 2020

This succinctly puts into perspective the uncomfortableness I've always felt internally when I hear people use that word. Thank you for all of your insight and emotional labor in this.

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