I am Latina but pass as White

[monicaangela]

148. I understand where you are coming from, and I believe we are saying similar things

Whatever ethnicity you believe you are, you have the right to own it. I also believe, that whatever color you choose to allow yourself to be perceived as is fine as well. There is history in this nation, that does not allow me to accept any category other than human, and as you say, if someone perceives you as white, you allow them to do that. As for me, although I am very fair skinned, I refuse to allow anyone to classify me. I also have Native American heritage in my family, and have heard the stories you recount. I have also read the true history of this nation. Have read The Souls of Black Folk, by W.E.B. DuBois, A Little Matter of Genocide by Ward Churchill, The Conquest of the New World by David E. Stannard, and many other books that delve into the history of this nation and this continent. After doing so, and learning how sociology has been formed, molded and mended to meet the fictional story of one race at the expense of others, I can't go along with playing the game. Hope you understand where I am coming from as well. Thanks for posting this comment, it gave me an opportunity to express my feelings, and I always enjoy that. Also too, I would like to thank you for your honesty and sincerity during the discussion on this entire thread, well done.