Racial and Ethnic IdentityChildhood experiences
#RI-6ad596bf·6 months ago·
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“not to call black people 'black'”
What Actually Happened
My grandma cried when I asked if she was black. Adults laughed when I drew a black person with brown skin.
What I wish I knew
"That 'black' is a valid and acceptable term to describe people with dark skin."
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't assume societal norms based on limited experiences or reactions."
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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