[Alea29010]

Why is it even an issue to so many whites that she is half-white? Why is it that a black man can win, but if a black woman wins or a woman who looks black wins, society is so offended that they would ask questions such as yours?

First, most blacks are mixed. My mother is only about a quarter black, but because she looks black (even though she is much lighter than Halle), society has always treated her as black – and more importantly, just like Halle and so many other ‘mixed blacks,’ they FEEL black. Even if there was no racism to make them choose one race, I believe people such as Halle and my mother would still define themselves as black, because usually black genes dominate, and so these people look like other black people. Get it?

You say classification is divisive and sad. What’s sad is that it’s needed to ensure equality. As for your friend, just like Halle and my mother, she or he should define themselves however they like.

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Name : Alea29010, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Religion : Christian, Age : 22, City : New York, State : NY, Country : United States, 

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