This docu-series has been one of the most powerful pieces I've ever watched. Thank you so much for this. I hope you guys make this into a formal documentary and put it out into theaters, or on Netflix, or something! This is a conversation America needs to have.
As a man who has been involved in interracial relationships since early adulthood , I am amazed at how little I know. What a powerful and moving experience it is to watch this doc. Thank you! I promise to remain humble and keep trying.
I´m mexican. I live in Mexico, but George Floyd brought me here. All the continent has a problem about racism but in USA it is a big deal. This is a conversation USA need to have. I hope all going better.
Trust me the whole world sucks on racism because this mentality of thinking the more peeled your skin looks the better you're and the dark your skin looks the less fortunate you're is everywhere and it's sad how as humans love being so divided
Mexico has a huge problem with race too. Dark skinned people are treated like second class citizens, even by their own family. I don't know how you can say that the United States has so much more work to do when your own country hasn't even started.
@@madreep That is the gringo mentality, "it's bigger", "it's smaller", "we are better, "we are bad but you are worse". We also have the problem of racism, not better or worse, just different. And we have thousands more serious before, you would not understand it if you continue to see it as the unique discourse of the USA. But here we don't try to hide the bad things. It seems that to the gringo to accept their bullshit is like losing a game. That's why I say they need to talk about it.
This has been fascinating to watch and shot so well!! It’s interesting that everyone thinks light skin people get treated better but actual mixed people have this whole other internal warfare to deal with!
My mixed babies are going to learn to appreciate each person as having a different experience and a unique perspective, no matter what they look like. We are going to teach them that they are loved by God, loved by their parents, loved by their extended family and that they should learn to love who God made them to be. We want them to know that they are made in God's image, just as their neighbor is, with a body, a mind, and a spirit, regardless of how different they might seem. We want them to learn that they should take each day just one day at a time and try not to adopt too many ideas outside of what is relevant to their ability to question, think, experience, and share equally with others. We want them to think of themselves as people before they try to translate their color as they try to live and thrive in this world.
This was great! I’m glad this conversation is happening but I’m waiting for multi-racial people to be part of this conversation. We are part of this experience too and I have yet to see us be included. My mother is 1/2 white 1/2 Filipina and my dad is black, Native American and Creole. Living in California most people thought I was Mexican. Black people do not think I’m black. My black Creole grandmother had light skin, blue eyes and my black grandfather had light skin and smooth hair because of the 1/4 Native American. I came out not looking black or white but something in between. Growing up I wished I was either white or black or mixed with just the 2 because I felt like I would have had an easier time with either group accepting me as their own. My mother raised me to identify with all my heritages which I am very proud. We ate lumpia, gumbo and had many talks about my great grandmother living on an Indian reservation. So there was not a leaning to one or the other. I’ve alway called myself mixed as it was easier to explain to perplexed people when they would meet me for the 1st time. And I felt mixed. Whenever I said I was black no one believed me and it would always lead to a long explanation of my background. Although my experience may be different, what is the same is I never felt like I belonged, I never felt and I longed to look “normal”. Thank goodness times have changed as I see so many mixed families.
I am half Russian and half Caucasian (think middle east sorta, not "white"). I can relate in a sense that in Russia, Caucasians are treated the same way black people in America are. Obviously the climate is different in Russia politically though. I am dating a black man now (the best man I have ever been with. He is wonderful) and came to these videos to understand the realities of our partnership. It is a well made series and I look forward to seeing all the comments. It is certainly something to learn from.
When I was a teenager, for people like Halle Berry or Alicia Keys to say they were mixed, half white, was a joke. Most people were just forced to say Black. It's absolutely hilarious that all of a sudden it was an outrage that Obama who clearly acknowledged who he was but yet didn't say half-white or even use the word 'biracial.' Hilarious Great series!!!
Considering the president we have now...we are hardly post racial in this country. But it sure has brought up racism up a lot! Which is the one good thing that came from that...dont know what happens next but I still have some hope.
My mother white, my dad black. Can’t say I ever felt like any of those interviewed. As for politics, skin color has nothing to do with who gets my vote. Jesus told us the most important commandment was to love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind AND love your neighbor as yourself. Looks like it’s HEART thing, not a color thing.
I am of mixed heritage and from the North. When I joined the US Marine Corps, I thought I'd hang around the White guys because I could fill comfortable around them. I'm brown, so there is no doubt I am Black. But, about 1.5 years in, I learned about embracing all of who I am as a Black man. The music, the culture, the pop culture of tv, etc. And I began to learn who I am as a Black man in America. I too am a Christian, a believer. And I had to learn that while I love Christ, I must also not be naive about who I am. What ancestry runs through my veins. And will never forget I am a Black Christian man in America. Because White America will not allow you to think otherwise.
This whole documentary was powerful! They should have one talking about the Trump era! Now that he has been voted out! Can one purchase this Documentary! I reminds me of the long way we still have to go to be equal! And to show my kids and friends!
When Obama was elected it meant something to me. I saw him as Black, just like I see myself. My youngest son was not quite two years old and I held him and cried. Representation is so important. He will never remember a time when there wasn't a president who looked like him. That meant alot to me. I wish those feelings would have lasted. I feel like race relations are even worse in this country now than they were before. And although I have a white mom I identify as Black. That never used to be questioned but these days white people see my identity as some kind of evil. A denial of who I am. That I can't possibly love my mother if I have the nerve to deny her contribution to my existence. I don't deny her. Never have and never will. My features are definitely Black but the color of my hair and skin make it pretty obvious that I'm mixed IMO. People just need to get over themselves. For half my life all the official forms I ever filled out said choose ONE. Not two or more. Being biracial wasn't even an option.
Zatoya Childs you love a man that did more for Muslim, Hispanics and LBGT and not a dam thing for the black community. We couldn't get justice reform for the killing of us. Are you serious? He was a dam disgrace to the black community. Nothing haven't changed. He was a Trogan horse. He fooled us for sure.
Are check boxes for race in the US really that limited? In the UK we have options for pretty much everything, and an 'other' box with a blank line to write in just in case.
Dena . Your President had no respect for his wife while she was giving birth to his kid he was out screwing strippers and play boy bunnies. And lies will send you straight to hell President Obama never called his wife Michael that's republican lies being spread out of hate. He was probably the only man ever to occupy the office that they wish they could have found a scandal about to discredit him, but their was nothing a man with true morals. Can't say the same about DJT.
It's funny how people said racial tensions would drop after Obama, yet they got higher
Everyone referred to Obama as the first black president. Not the first biracial president. Why was that ?
@@tudormiller8898 because he's black enough to be called a n****
@@tudormiller8898read a history book and you will find out...
This docu-series has been one of the most powerful pieces I've ever watched. Thank you so much for this. I hope you guys make this into a formal documentary and put it out into theaters, or on Netflix, or something! This is a conversation America needs to have.
Thanks for watching!
I agree
Yes! This was really good!!
I love that these people are so damn honest...
As a man who has been involved in interracial relationships since early adulthood , I am amazed at how little I know. What a powerful and moving experience it is to watch this doc. Thank you! I promise to remain humble and keep trying.
I´m mexican. I live in Mexico, but George Floyd brought me here. All the continent has a problem about racism but in USA it is a big deal. This is a conversation USA need to have. I hope all going better.
Trust me the whole world sucks on racism because this mentality of thinking the more peeled your skin looks the better you're and the dark your skin looks the less fortunate you're is everywhere and it's sad how as humans love being so divided
South America has a way bigger problem with race than America has
Mexico has a huge problem with race too. Dark skinned people are treated like second class citizens, even by their own family. I don't know how you can say that the United States has so much more work to do when your own country hasn't even started.
@@madreep That is the gringo mentality, "it's bigger", "it's smaller", "we are better, "we are bad but you are worse". We also have the problem of racism, not better or worse, just different. And we have thousands more serious before, you would not understand it if you continue to see it as the unique discourse of the USA. But here we don't try to hide the bad things. It seems that to the gringo to accept their bullshit is like losing a game. That's why I say they need to talk about it.
@@lilahusain1474 I don't know, I have never been to South America.
This has been fascinating to watch and shot so well!! It’s interesting that everyone thinks light skin people get treated better but actual mixed people have this whole other internal warfare to deal with!
Exactly! The dude who said: “word?? The one drop rule!?” THANK YOU!
I wish I could give a double thumbs up. Thank you for helping with the conversation with my kids.
This series has been amazing. Thank you for creating it and giving a light to these issues. Please get it out there more. Have a wonderful day.
I absolutely Love this docu-series. I can really relate to every subject touched upon.
Amazing stories. Thank you for educating me on your experience and the nuances of race in America. God bless you all, always!
This is a FANTASTIC series. Thank you. A luta continua.
My mixed babies are going to learn to appreciate each person as having a different experience and a unique perspective, no matter what they look like. We are going to teach them that they are loved by God, loved by their parents, loved by their extended family and that they should learn to love who God made them to be.
We want them to know that they are made in God's image, just as their neighbor is, with a body, a mind, and a spirit, regardless of how different they might seem.
We want them to learn that they should take each day just one day at a time and try not to adopt too many ideas outside of what is relevant to their ability to question, think, experience, and share equally with others. We want them to think of themselves as people before they try to translate their color as they try to live and thrive in this world.
This was great! I’m glad this conversation is happening but I’m waiting for multi-racial people to be part of this conversation. We are part of this experience too and I have yet to see us be included. My mother is 1/2 white 1/2 Filipina and my dad is black, Native American and Creole. Living in California most people thought I was Mexican. Black people do not think I’m black. My black Creole grandmother had light skin, blue eyes and my black grandfather had light skin and smooth hair because of the 1/4 Native American. I came out not looking black or white but something in between. Growing up I wished I was either white or black or mixed with just the 2 because I felt like I would have had an easier time with either group accepting me as their own. My mother raised me to identify with all my heritages which I am very proud. We ate lumpia, gumbo and had many talks about my great grandmother living on an Indian reservation. So there was not a leaning to one or the other. I’ve alway called myself mixed as it was easier to explain to perplexed people when they would meet me for the 1st time. And I felt mixed. Whenever I said I was black no one believed me and it would always lead to a long explanation of my background. Although my experience may be different, what is the same is I never felt like I belonged, I never felt and I longed to look “normal”. Thank goodness times have changed as I see so many mixed families.
Melinda
You're just one of the Beautiful people !!
I am half Russian and half Caucasian (think middle east sorta, not "white"). I can relate in a sense that in Russia, Caucasians are treated the same way black people in America are. Obviously the climate is different in Russia politically though. I am dating a black man now (the best man I have ever been with. He is wonderful) and came to these videos to understand the realities of our partnership. It is a well made series and I look forward to seeing all the comments. It is certainly something to learn from.
Powerful series I loved every episode. I need more!!
Amazing series! Thank you!
Thank you brothas and sistas for sharing your stories. I am mainly familiar with the sistas and their work. Your voices are heard.
When I was a teenager, for people like Halle Berry or Alicia Keys to say they were mixed, half white, was a joke. Most people were just forced to say Black. It's absolutely hilarious that all of a sudden it was an outrage that Obama who clearly acknowledged who he was but yet didn't say half-white or even use the word 'biracial.' Hilarious
Great series!!!
Not gonna lie, when he was elected I was like he's like my bro and me, biracial. He was and is honestly mine and evey biracial face in American
Thank you for sharing this. An excellent series, clear and fascinating. THANK YOU.
I love this!!!!!!
Considering the president we have now...we are hardly post racial in this country. But it sure has brought up racism up a lot! Which is the one good thing that came from that...dont know what happens next but I still have some hope.
My mother white, my dad black. Can’t say I ever felt like any of those interviewed. As for politics, skin color has nothing to do with who gets my vote. Jesus told us the most important commandment was to love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, strength and mind AND love your neighbor as yourself. Looks like it’s HEART thing, not a color thing.
I am of mixed heritage and from the North. When I joined the US Marine Corps, I thought I'd hang around the White guys because I could fill comfortable around them. I'm brown, so there is no doubt I am Black. But, about 1.5 years in, I learned about embracing all of who I am as a Black man. The music, the culture, the pop culture of tv, etc. And I began to learn who I am as a Black man in America. I too am a Christian, a believer. And I had to learn that while I love Christ, I must also not be naive about who I am. What ancestry runs through my veins. And will never forget I am a Black Christian man in America. Because White America will not allow you to think otherwise.
I had so much hope during the Obama era. Then the US choose Trump and violent racism. I just shake my head in sorrow.
Dang I miss him
This whole documentary was powerful! They should have one talking about the Trump era! Now that he has been voted out! Can one purchase this Documentary! I reminds me of the long way we still have to go to be equal! And to show my kids and friends!
When Obama was elected it meant something to me. I saw him as Black, just like I see myself. My youngest son was not quite two years old and I held him and cried. Representation is so important. He will never remember a time when there wasn't a president who looked like him. That meant alot to me. I wish those feelings would have lasted. I feel like race relations are even worse in this country now than they were before. And although I have a white mom I identify as Black. That never used to be questioned but these days white people see my identity as some kind of evil. A denial of who I am. That I can't possibly love my mother if I have the nerve to deny her contribution to my existence. I don't deny her. Never have and never will. My features are definitely Black but the color of my hair and skin make it pretty obvious that I'm mixed IMO. People just need to get over themselves. For half my life all the official forms I ever filled out said choose ONE. Not two or more. Being biracial wasn't even an option.
mister obama.... i just love that man
Zatoya Childs you love a man that did more for Muslim, Hispanics and LBGT and not a dam thing for the black community. We couldn't get justice reform for the killing of us. Are you serious? He was a dam disgrace to the black community. Nothing haven't changed. He was a Trogan horse. He fooled us for sure.
I love this documentary though because we have a lot of work to do
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thank you x
It’s tough being Black and white and its sad
Obama looked so young then!
Are check boxes for race in the US really that limited? In the UK we have options for pretty much everything, and an 'other' box with a blank line to write in just in case.
They aren't now, but they were very limited until the early to mid 90s
post racial is so funny
Nowadays being mixed means one more video idea for tiktok.
God will removed this evil divisiveness from the family of mankind.
She was right about obama not being politically black.
Because he isn’t black. You can’t be something you aren’t.
@@kameralkutie5594 i know right.
I miss Melissa on MSNBC.❤Lester AND Melissa were the reasons I watched and stopped watching it.
You F-ed up!!! PEACOCK!!!
Obama was born in Hawaii - which had no anti-miscegenation law ever.
nice twins
Was this the last episode?
Yes
Yeah! Until Trump became president. Lol
What a hero, put men in bathrooms with little girls, called his wife Michael on a couple of occasions. Yeah we sure can trust his judgment. Lol
Dena So. That's dumb. What are you talking
Dena . Your President had no respect for his wife while she was giving birth to his kid he was out screwing strippers and play boy bunnies. And lies will send you straight to hell President Obama never called his wife Michael that's republican lies being spread out of hate. He was probably the only man ever to occupy the office that they wish they could have found a scandal about to discredit him, but their was nothing a man with true morals. Can't say the same about DJT.
I wonder when the Mexicans will exist.
and then comes trump ....