Race is such a wack-a-doodle construct. My maternal grandparents were often accused of not being Americans because they were Italian immigrants. My mom got the accusation because of her olive skin.
I present as 100% white. The irony is that I’m not, but not from my European side. My paternal lineage includes indigenous Huron. One close look at photos of my dad tells the story, in the shape of his eyes and bone structure, but because he was fair-skinned, few people noticed. Indigenous people, technically the most-Americans of all, are not considered American (by some), either.
And in some cases, they don’t have strong representation in our government. Guam has representation in the US House of Reps, but they are a non-voting delegate.
Well-said, Caitlin.
Race is such a wack-a-doodle construct. My maternal grandparents were often accused of not being Americans because they were Italian immigrants. My mom got the accusation because of her olive skin.
I present as 100% white. The irony is that I’m not, but not from my European side. My paternal lineage includes indigenous Huron. One close look at photos of my dad tells the story, in the shape of his eyes and bone structure, but because he was fair-skinned, few people noticed. Indigenous people, technically the most-Americans of all, are not considered American (by some), either.
The other US territories are the Northern Mariana Islands, and the US Virgin islands. People in US territories don't want to be part of the US.
And in some cases, they don’t have strong representation in our government. Guam has representation in the US House of Reps, but they are a non-voting delegate.
I'm just gonna say it: America is cooked.