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I’ve seen a few forums on this, and have some friends that fit here too.

The experience of someone who is only 1/8 mixed. Obviously this is all a personal opinion and based off my life. I identity with my 1/8 heavily, for reasons. I wasn’t raised with much of my culture, just some foods and items brought over, but as I got older I took it upon myself to become intermediate into my native language; celebrate my culture (all of it, books, celebrations, experiences with other family’s and groups) while also sharing it to my family who are also Asian. I personally have beat the idea of “not being Asian enough” in a way where to if someone tells I’m not Asian or Asian enough, I call them a colonizer💀. I still feel white passing of course at times, I’ll put a photo, I’ve been noticed as mixed by those who aren’t Asian, and white by those who are Asian 😭 kinda funny fr; I knew I had some type of experience when I faced racism on multiple counts of “jokes” and such.

I see a lot of hate on others who shame those for how much Asian they are, I understand if you have no interest into learning your culture + you make racist jokes. ATP you are just whatever the other side of you is. But I’ve discussed even with full Asian friends who agree, why diminish people who are mixed especially 1/8? Everyone will end up mixed one day and there’s nothing we can do so why not just accept, as one of my friend says the only race is the human race <—- 💯.

This whole post I guess is to hear others opinions and experiences as being 1/8 mixed, I’m curious about cultural disconnection and your choices to feel comfortable to identify or learn what you are.
My whole genetic history is a chaotic scene of a melting pot, so it’s very interesting but I basically ended up European, Asian; and the tiny slither of African American (which I do not identify with obviously, but claim heritage to it as mother is blasian).

But everyone who is 1/8 let’s hear your opinion and experiences, and those who aren’t I just wanna hear your Opinions also 🤷‍♂️.

(For a better idea of what I am, I’d say 6/8 European, 1/8 Ryukyuan, 1/8 African American) if we are talking %, weirdly enough I ended up with about 1/4 dna wise 🤷‍♂️ DNA is weird but I don’t associate dna with identity and culture so… but anyone Ryukyuan in here what’s up (that’s also a whole other convo; Ryukyuan mixed is a lot more accepted in the diaspora just from war; and the oppression and lost of our culture, that any learning is needed)

If anyone is curious on how I look dm me

I know this channel can be confusing with some topics to some people. But, with some of my and other experiences. We can put together some helpful advice that might be great now and in the near future:

Wasians: You don't have to decide if you are Asian or White, you are just you. You might get the best of both worlds. And don't let comments like "Hafu" get to you.

Blasian: While you will experience worse treatment than your Wasian counterparts. Keep in mind, that you all are not black or Asian. Once again, you are just you, don't try so hard to fit in or outcast yourself because you're "different". Always be you, without question.

"Colourd's" Multi-gen people (black mixture, ex: Creolle's, South African folks): Guess we can throw "light-skin blacks" into this category. Now, Darker skinned folks will always try to Hold you back. And there will be plenty of self-hating counterparts to. Dark skin men benefit off colorism/racism in America, and Light-skin/MGM Women benefit off of it because of them. But still get dragged through the dirt by them. Now, for the men, you do better outside of America if anything. And go to a place that is safe for you, rather than fighting with the same people daily. And don't try to fit in with a bunch of people who hate your skin and bully you for it. And build yourself up, and better your image.

Mullato/Mullata (Black/White): People will be more jealous of you, because you have both genes of the conqueror and the conquered in America. You do better outside of America. And keep in mind, most famous celebrities are Mullato and Mullata. Drake, Mariah Carey, etc. And chances are, your group will make up the majority in the future.

Anglo-Latin: Now, you will have the least struggles. Considering that white skin is viewed higher in Latin cultures. Early in life you may have an identity crisis, but it won't be that bad as you get older.

Afro-Latin: You are not Black or Mexican, you are Afro-Latin. And just like Blasians, you will be treated worse than your Anglo-Latin counterparts. Now, surprisingly, your group has more handsome men and beautiful women without question. Look at Miguel Jontel Pimente and Tessa Thompson.

LatinX/Asian-Latin: You are not Asian or Latin, you are just your own person. Now, many people will confuse you for being another race. But, you don't have to play into their foolishness. You can tell them what you are mixed with, or just say "I'm human". Like I encourage everyone to do, because the concept of race is stupid anyway.

* At the end of the day we are all human. And don't listen or pay any attention to those prejudice people out there. Stay in your lane and live your life the way you intended it. At the beginning and the end of the day...it's your life.

#MixedRaceLivesMatter #MixedRaceDating #MixedRaceMonth #MixedRaceChildren

Curious to know if Vietnamese ever compare their situation with war babies to those of recent wars waged by the US. History shows war babies coming from Japan South Korea Vietnam and by proxy Philippines and Thailand maybe some from Laos and Cambodia too. These wars were fought about 90 years ago with the last one ending about about 51 years ago. Many war babies left behind and different policies to bring some back to the USA.

However you notice with recent wars as of 26 years ago Iraq, Syria , Afghanistan you do not hear about any war babies. Is it due to Islam, the men mate guarding, the women not easy to spread legs, lack of prostitution.

Why such the huge variance from East/Southeast Asia to West Asia in this regard?