A term used to describe mixed Americans (some of whom appear White, but may be of African, European,
Native American or Asian mixture) whom choose to identify as
Black Americans to honor their Black Slave
ancestry.
Many appear as "exotic" individuals often mistaken for many different races. Many have tan complexions, Blue or grey/green /brown eyes, Black/Sandy/Blond/Red/ hair.
Considered in many parts of the world as exceptionally beautiful. Some CHOOSE to identify as Black instead of the cultural privileges associated with being identified as a White American. Many prefer to be known simply as MIXED.
You look Italian, Brazilian, Native American. What are you? I've never seen anyone like you before. Are you "High Yellow"?
Federick Douglass, Thurgood Marshall, Dorothy
Dandridge, Halle berry, J. Edgar Hoover, Florence La Rue, Ice Tea,
Carol Channing.
My favorite reply is...Human.(smile)