We came across this powerful video from Becca Khalil and Nayo Jones from a segment in CNN’s “Who is Black in America?” which was hosted by Soledad O’Brien. The question ‘So, what are you?’ when asked about your ethnic background can be a loaded question. For some, ‘what are you?’ can be a complex question […]
I was filling out a questionnaire today and ran into every mixed person’s worst fear…the dreaded pick your race box! Ok maybe I’m being a little dramatic, but I must say that this truly sucks! You’re filling in all kinds of detailed and specific personal information and when it comes to the select your race […]
It was announced earlier this week that the interracial family (cast) that starred in the controversial Cheerios ad a few months ago, will appear again in a new Cheerios commercial that will be aired during the Super Bowl this coming weekend. We’re thrilled to hear this news – and it is extremely exciting for a […]
mixednation x DressLands Little Mistress Bandeau Prom Dress With 3D Floral Applique Skirt Sweet as the first flowers of spring is the way you will look in this prom dress designed especially for memorable occasions. The delicately woven fabric gives the appearance of chiffon, but it’s one hundred percent polyester. The stretch top features a […]
With almost every nation represented and nearly 400 events, the Olympic Games is the centre stage for the world’s athletic competition. The logo alone (the 5 Olympic rings) represent the unity of the five continents (Africa, America, Asia, Oceania, and Europe). Occurring every 2 years (rotating between the Winter and Summer Olympics), thousands of people […]
Excerpt from my Food journal #4: 12/23/13- 4:23pm- The Greek God yogurt (honey flavored) with organic granola mix on top. I love yogurt, especially this kind. It tastes good. It feels good in my stomach. And the granola crunchiness gives it the perfect kick. It’s kinda funny to be paying this much attention to the […]
Buzzfeed has recently released the video above that sheds light on how interracial couples are viewed within society. Did you know that in 1980 only 3% of married couples were interracial? This has been steadily increasing and in 2010 it was reported that 1 out of 12 of all married couples in the United States […]
That’s My Mum is a book that will have obvious significance for many in the Mixed-Heritage communities. One of the things I like about this book is that while the protagonist and first person narrator is Amelia who is brown with a white mother, her best friend whose family gets just as much space on […]
