Do mixed race people have to pick a side? (Houston: neighborhood, schools)

[rb4browns]

Originally Posted by karuna95

The US Census now has a multiracial category. The approach recommended by the Office of Management and Budget is for the person to self-identify their race. So if you are admitted to a hospital, you should be asked which race you consider yourself to be, regardless of what you look like to the clerk handling the interview. Because it is a matter of self identity. Yes, some people will say American because they don't like the concept of identifying people by their race. Race is not a good biological marker, however it serves as a good proxy for health status, disease outcomes, and some risk behaviors. Income status is also a good proxy indicator.

Researchers look at race to help identify any discrepancies in how people are treated, such as whether they received recommended treatments, or whether they seek timely treatment, etc... This affects disease risk and also health outcomes. So it IS very important. Of course, the increasing numbers of people that identify as multi race adds more complexity to the picture. Other identifiers which help researchers to understand risks and outcomes include place of birth, place where you've lived longest, educational attainment, and income. These characteristics have impact not just on your health behaviors and beliefs, but also how others treat you sometimes.

You are making sense so you need to stop it RIGHT NOW.

[TimBomb]

What's new? Everyone claims they're 'mixed' these days

[recuerdeme]

Originally Posted by ethanw

I know is a bit controversial but I was wondering how mixed race folks in Houston are handling this? Do they pick a side?

My kids are half European and half Asian and I sometime wonder how are they going handle their race, heritage and diversity in this great city of ours. Please read the article bellow which sparked my interest in the first place. And lastly please keep a positive and constructive tone. This is not a test, is just curiosity and an opportunity to grow even more diverse

Do mixed race people have to pick a side?

I'm mixed race and the answer is NO.

The only thing is that people try to decide for us. Our prominent features usually make them assume we are just this or that. But who cares...

I proudly own both my heritages, if asked I answer, and if it interests me I would quickly correct someone for assuming I'm just this or that. Who really cares... pick a side? Come on...

[mia25]

I know my statement seems naive in today's society, but in my eyes, individuals should not be judged based on skin color. I know this is just my opinion because, even in 2012, racism/prejudice/stereotyping still exists. In addition, I've always wondered why people who are biracial have to choose a side, denying one parent, rejecting one side of themselves. I just think it's kind of sad. Not judging, though

[mia25]

I've never heard that it depended on the race of the father, just that it depended on what the person looked like. If he/she has darker skin or curly hair, African-American. Blond hair and blue eyes? Caucasian
But I've always wondered why biracial individuals have to even pick a side? Not judging at all, but wouldn't they want to embrace both?

[hbcu]

that's life unfortunately...blacks suffer the worst at the end of the day as you'll see every race not named caucasian consider it an honor to marry white inter-racially but if they marry black, it's frowned upon

hispanics who look white will usually gravitate towards white and only use their last name for political or EEOC reasons..if the kid grows up in a white environment, they usually take on white characteristics...that Cruz politician fits the bill

same with blacks, if they don't look "mixed" or take on the darker gene....they'll gravitate towards white eventually and if they marry white, the black gene is wiped out...

that's life unfortunately

[mia25]

Oops! I accidentally posted two comments, thinking the first one was deleted. Obviously this is my first time blogging/posting

[usc619]

Originally Posted by Darbro

What if a half black half white child comes out just as light as the white parent?

Originally Posted by rb4browns

Big boned or small boned?

LMAO, almost spit my beer on my screen.

[Vicman]

On school demographic reporting, mixed race is now an option. It wasn't until recently

[NYer75]

Originally Posted by RPEP09

my son already gets asked "what he is"...and he answers american.
he knows knows his mom is mexican and dad vietnamese but he wants to be only american. that's fine by me.

That's cool, but American is not a race. Unlike popular belief, American isn't white.

We are a nation of different races and ethnicities, and our nationality of being American is what we all have in common.

I think it's important to teach our children their heritage and culture. It's in their DNA. It's what make you unique and special.

My child will learn about his Grandparent's homelands, culture, music, food, customs and history. Being "American" is a given.