We recently reached out to our following in search of multicultural models to help us represent our brand. Our goal was to find a diverse, beautifully blended, group of “real” Mixed Nation supporters (in the Los Angeles area) to model our gear for us. We are extremely grateful for each and every one of the […]
My daughter’s skin is like cinnamon. She’s got Bangkok black hair and a Navajo nose that compliments her full African American lips. She is the epitome of beauty. I hope she never has to hear that, “One drop of this makes you that,” but if she does, I hope she smiles and says, “Yeah, I […]
Racism and violence continue to devastate people of color throughout the United States and other parts of the world. It’s time to speak up, take a stand, and show love and support during this challenging time. It is not enough to say you love everyone. It is not enough to not be racist. We must […]
Check out this 5-minute docu-video about the life story of Mixed Nation’s CEO, Luke Whitehead. In this video, Luke shares details about his childhood, multiracial heritage, professional basketball career, and the inspiration behind creating Mixed Nation in 2010. A special thank you to Fred Lee Reynolds for the opportunity to be featured in his Part-Five […]
Our diverse communities have come far in the struggle for equality and justice, but unfortunately many of the destructive concepts implemented during slavery have not disappeared but rather have changed faces, evolving into more subtle and complex levels of oppression. This oppression is not just about our skin color, but it also affects how people […]
Raising Kids in a Multicultural Relationship I want to share one of my most challenging relationship moments with you. Not because I want to re-live it (believe me I do not!) but because I imagine many of you can relate. (Deep breath…here it goes) Back when my husband I were dating, the conversation came […]
Black Lives Matter Our youngest son is autistic and loud sounds create massive meltdowns and confusion for him. He has no understanding of a lot of things in society and has sensory processing disorder. We can’t even imagine him being in a situation where cops pull us over with loud sirens. His innocent life could […]
