Love, like families, comes in many shades and dynamics. These are stories of blended families who have overcome the labels that people have placed upon them. They are helping people to understand that they don't have to choose between being African American, Asian, Russian or Caucasian.. After all, we a want people to accept " All The Pieces of ME!!!"
A.K.A Juji
4months old
Avan and Juliana getting their faces painted at the fair!
My daughter, Juliana, is Black, Indian, Puerto rican and French. "Colorism" has been a problem with our families as a multiracial couple. When my daughter was born, my mom said "I wish she would've come out a little darker." The next day, our Indian friends came to visit at the hospital and they commented on what a relief it was that our daughter came out light, like my husband.
Even at her early age, we have been striving to make sure she feels a part of both cultures. We listen to salsa on our car rides and she has lots of brown dolls.
I also want her to know that she does not have to pick a side to be on. She is multiracial.
Even at her early age, we have been striving to make sure she feels a part of both cultures. We listen to salsa on our car rides and she has lots of brown dolls.
I also want her to know that she does not have to pick a side to be on. She is multiracial.
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