That's terrible! I'm very sorry to hear that. Have you ever thought of a career change or, possibly, starting your own small business with the skills you...
Yes, I have thought of it. And no, I wouldn't do that. Thanks for the support though. I work in the social services sector and I wouldn't be able to do the...
The Brazilian culture and people traditionally recognize Mixed identities, as of the 'Mulatto', the 'Cafuzo' (Native+Black) and the 'Caboclo' (Native+White). ...
Hello - Loving Day has been talking to the press a lot lately since the 40th anniversary of the Loving decision is coming up! We are looking for older...
Loving Day celebrations are happening in cities nationwide! Come celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Loving decision at one of these events. A quick listing...
I never heard about this. What is their supposed rationale? In Generation-Mixed@yahoogroups.com, <nacaomestica@...> wrote: Anti-Mestizo politics in Brazil The...
Hello Friends, I have a question---not sure how to word this so if you have anything to add or fix, I welcome your thoughts... Mexico was was once inhabited...
Hello Keir, Thanks for sharing your story. I can relate to a lot of what you are saying ... and want you to know you have my support. and insight, your voice...
There are various ‘Black’ [-only] Movements in Brazil --- of diverse lines of thought. The Afro-descendant Movements in Brazil traditionally liked the...
Thanks Lynn, That's what makes it worth it. In Generation-Mixed@yahoogroups.com, wintyreeve@... wrote: Hello Keir, I can relate to a lot of what you are saying...
I live in the US/Mexico border region. The population of my city is 85-90% "Hispanic" (comprised of Mexican nationals, Mexican Americans, Latin Americans, and...
I was made to believe through my readings of history that the racial question in Mexico has long been resolved in the past. Mexico had at least one native...
Hi, Rommel. Yes, Benito Juarez was a Zapotec Indian. But, you know how I found this out? From a White Anthropology professor when I was an undergraduate. After...
nacaomestica: If you laid out the facts right, I must say that the racist policy is definitely unjust and contrary to human dignity. You are probably right...
Hello, Just a friendly reminder that the Loving Day 40th Anniversary Celebration in New York City will be this Sunday June 10th from 3-7pm. It's going to be...
Hello Friends, Was nice to hear from everyone--gave me a lot to think about. Thanks for your responses :) I went to Cinco De Mayo this year --and didn't think...
CINCO DE MAYO IS NOT INDEPEDENCE DAY THAT IS SEPTEMBER 16 PLUS WE SHUOLD HAVE FUN IN LIFE NO MATTER WHAT LOKI FOR EXAMPLE I'M MEXICAN AND I LOVE SELEBRATING...
yeap sorry for the spelling lol mulatta_loca <rosanna_armendariz@...> wrote: Quite right. I believe Cinco de Mayo celebrates the victory of the Mexican...
I wonder if this group could help. I enjoy teaching my daughter and I enjoy learning. I’m teaching her what I learned from my Mexican American History class...
I grew up in smalltown Ohio, and didn't see a lot of Multicultural activities, either. Then, I moved to Baltimore (MD)... where I took a job, met my son's...
Good evening! I'm posting an announcement about a new literary zine, Through Our Eyes. The zine will be launched this fall. The zine's mission: to serve as a...
Hello everyone, We hope you had a great Loving Day! We usually send out a message on June 12th, but this year we were overwhelmed with the turnout at our New...
This is what confuses me. The policy is unjust to Mixed race persons ability to 'identify' otherwise from Afro-Brazillians, yet it sounds like the reasons for...
Dear Heather, The multicultural festival sounds awesome--I am so happy :) That is so cool you and your kids can go--and even better be supported by your...
I am a sociology major and I will never forget this "lesson" a teacher had planned... There was this whole essay, written by some intellectual with a six...
LOL! My BA is in sociology too, and I had similar conversations with my professors. In Generation-Mixed@yahoogroups.com, wintyreeve@... wrote: I am a...
When people call me for phone surveys, they always ask for my race and I always say, "Mixed," which confounds them. There's no box to check! For some reason,...
Hi, Lynn=) Glad to help! This is something I, too, wondered about for a very long time. Then, when we moved here, I found out our city had been holding this...
I love the T-shirt idea- lololol=) People can be so ignorant! I know what you mean. I LOOK just white, so therefore people consider me just white. Now that I...
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