What are you?

It’s a question that lingered like a shadow in my childhood. The inquisitive stares, the back-and-forth glances between my mom and me, and the layers of covert racism embedded in those words. Growing up in small-town Texas in the 80s and 90s, as a kid who didn’t fit into the monochrome, was anything but easy.

As mixed people, we often feel like we exist outside of the norm—an anomaly that others can’t quite place. At times, it can feel isolating, even othering. But what I’ve come to realize is that there’s immense strength in our existence. Because truthfully, weren’t we born out of rebellion?

Our parents defied societal expectations, choosing love over conformity. They stood firm, even when it cost them friendships, acceptance, and sometimes, the approval of their own families. Their love was a radical act of courage, and from that love, we were born.

So, the next time someone asks, “What are you?”—stand tall. Let them know, without hesitation:

“I am Love.”

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