Defined by mixed race |
The Globe & Mail
2017-01-23
Mckenzie Small
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Differences make you stand out, Mckenzie Small writes, and it’s something to be proud of
She just keeps staring at me – as if I’m from another dimension – and then she asks the all-too-familiar question: “So what are you, exactly?”
I have to ask myself: Is she asking about my race or my species?
I’m mixed with more than one race. It has defined me a lot more than you would think. This part of my life shaped the way I grew up and I never really noticed until I got older.
Ever heard of the guessing game?
Probably not. It’s a game people play where they try to guess where you’re from, because “Canada” is never sufficient…
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