Description

More people are identifying as mixed race in the United State than ever before. The 2020 census showed a 256% jump in people identifying as multiracial over the previous 10 years. Mixed-race children are a growing part of that demographic.

Raising multiracial children can present unique challenges for parents of any race, especially navigating issues related to racial identity and discrimination.

Today on the show is Melissa Amonoo-Neizer. Melissa and her husband, Kwamina are the parents of two children. Melissa is White and grew up in California. Kwamina is Black and grew up in Ghana, where his extended family still lives today. 

During the episode Melissa discusses:

• navigating issues surrounding being a different race than her children 
• what steps Melissa and Kwamina taken to address race with the kids
• when the children noticed their skin tone in relation to hers 
• how they incorporate Ghanaian culture into their lives
• a Ghanian tradition her daughter took it upon herself to experience
• other surprises, challenges and so much more 

Multiracial identity can be complicated. Experiences parenting multiracial children are unique and as diverse and beautiful as the families are themselves.  

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