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‘Black Because She is not White’: Navigating the Complexity of a Mixed-Race Identity
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‘Black Because She is not White’: Navigating the Complexity of a Mixed-Race Identity

She grew up in a mostly white town. Her mother, who moved them there when she was six, wanted a ‘better’ life. At school her White friends would laugh when she ‘axed’ questions, so now she makes sure to ‘ask’ them. To this day, she corrects herself. As she adopts the ‘White’ behaviours of her friends it alienates her from her family. Why do you act like you’re white? I can’t believe you listen to rock music. You’re such a Malteser: White on the inside, Black on the outside…

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