Posted on 11/09/2018 5:20:32 PM PST by GrandJediMasterYoda
Meet The Woman Who Learned That Her Mother Passed As White
Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes Gail Lukasik, whose book, “White Like Her,” recounts how she uncovered her mother’s secret: that she was keeping her mixed-race heritage hidden even from her own husband. She recounts her mother’s reaction: “Promise me you will never tell anyone until after I die.”
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“You mean I’m going to stay this color?”
Well done.
I thought this would be about Rachel Dolezal when I saw the title.
You are fast.
Agree
My dad always told me I had Native American bloodline.....
....but when I researched, so far, the census does not show this...
....but in the 1800’s generally folks would not identify themselves as NA if they could get away with it.....if they married Caucasian....
....at least that’s my assumption
Finally a relative did DNA test, and there was only scant association
My siblings still reside in Parma where white flight is now in full swing.
All I could see was how old and outta shape Kelly looks.
Hi, Elizabeth!
Areas close to Natives, there is still feelings of untrust.
Hi tillacum!
It was always a matter of pride for my dad, so therefore myself
The family member he referenced has always been very dear to his memory.
I had forgotten how good an interviewer Megyn can be when she stays on topic. It was a good episode. For many lightskinned blacks, this used to be a very VERY big deal. Being able to pass as anything but black meant you had a chance to lead a completely different kind of life compared to your darker skinned cousins. It wasn’t ‘fair’, but it was the truth.
FunFact: Retired Broadway star Carol Channing discovered that her father, George Channing was a lightskinned black man.
It was not really discussed at home. She does recall singing gospel songs with him at home. His speech pattern switching from one way outside the house, to another inside the house. Later in life, Carol said, her mom may have just made it up to discourage Carol from becoming pregnant after she left home to go onstage. Her mom warned Carol, “Be careful. If you have a baby, it may come out black!”
My dad claimed we had NA blood too, but the DNA test showed 0% Native American blood. What it did show was Subsaharan black markers, and my dad had the curliest black hair y’ever did see. His mom also looked... very... not like my other 3 grandparents.
“the couple lived in the working class city of Parma, Ohio. I grew up there,”
My father was pastor of a Baptist church in Parma for 30 years.
I pass as white.
Well, I kinda am.
It used to be a negative if you had partial minority blood. Now it is a positive. Both viewpoints are equally wrong IMHO.
All I could see was how old and outta shape Kelly looks.
That too but who was that dumb looking blonde sitting behind that lady making all kinds of faces and head shaking?????
All I could see was how old and outta shape Kelly looks.
That too but who was that dumb looking blonde sitting behind that lady making all kinds of faces and head shaking?????
I would put that in a top 10 funny lines list.
You can, "identify" as whatever you want! Color, creed, tribe, gender.
Orientation? Animal, vegetable or mineral. LGBetoQwertyBBQBLT Front hole, Back hole...
GM, Ford, Microsoft or Apple. You don't have to, "pass". You don't even have to try! This is not your grandpappy's Crayola box! Try to keep up.
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