Bi-Racial Experience: We Don't "Change"

Simply Human

Simply Human
Bi-Racial Experience: We Don't "Change"
Sep 15, 2024
Karen Lee Lynskey, Christina Caro

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

Join us as we explore Christina’s unique experience as a second-generation bi-racial Asian-Caucasian (Filipino - European) for an opportunity to understand better how people hold more than one ethnic or racial identity as a “both-and” construct rather than “either-or”. 

🔥 Why Listen To This Episode?
✅ You are not familiar with the concept of “mixed race”
✅ You are bi- or multi-racial yourself and interested in shared experiences
✅ Someone in your family or close to you is mixed-race and you want to be a better ally.

📖 Explore More: 

Questions to explore with bi- and multi-race friends and family:

Exploring mixed-race Identity
1. What were some of the challenges you faced growing up as a bi-racial individual?
2. Were there specific moments or experiences that significantly impacted how you view your bi-racial identity?
  3. What are some common misconceptions about bi-racial identity that you wish more people understood?
4. What are some of the strengths or unique perspectives that come from being bi-racial?
5. How can allies and friends better support individuals with bi-racial identities?
Closing

“Half and Half: Writers on Growing Up Biracial + Bicultural” by Claudine Chiawei O’Hearn (Editor)
https://a.co/d/7K9o1Z9

“Both Not Half: A Radical New Approach to Mixed Heritage Identity” by Jassa Ahluwalia
https://a.co/d/76hjN1O

“Mixed Feelings: Poems and Stories” by Alan Jogia 
https://a.co/d/3Sg0RHP

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
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Disclaimer - This content is the personal opinions of Christina Caro, PhD and Karen Lee Lynskey and is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not...