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They should Identify as biracial. Giving respect to both parents. Just my opinion.
“They” determine for themselves. You are in no position to determine for ppl who have never been enough for the likes of you. “They” dont need your help.
@@gaylefranklin You are what you are. If I went around identifying as a dog folks would say I'm crazy. Why not live authentically?
@@SparkleInYourEyes2024 neither you or anybody else can dictate another person’s “authenticity”…. Which is a dumb word to use and on par with words like “pure” and “legitimate”.
@@gaylefranklinnah they don’t actually get to determine it at all, none of us do! We’re born who we are born to! So they are biracial, no picking!
@@thetravelgoods2760also, NOBODY is bound to your rules about anything.
If I were biracial, I would just claim both races .
But it doesn't work like that in America. The system makes you pick and choose. Especially in the work environment on applications.
Same! I would embrace both sides! I feel people like Kamala Harris acknowledges both sides of her ancestry very well. Claudia only seems to lean towards the Black side only and seems to not want to acknowledge being half white.
@@Faithandlove113she.
I was waiting for someone to say this!!! Like it’s not that hard. “I’m biracial”, “ I’m mixed”. I mean they are literally 50/50. I don’t see what all the fuss is about.
I would claim Black. Ain’t no way a biracial person who looks mix and cannot pass, can get away with claiming themselves as white.
Identify as biracial… end this never ending debate.
🎯
Being biracial means your just both at the same time. It means that you can identify as being black. Race is a social construct after all. Its not as scientific as y’all think.
We do and then we get told that that’s not a race😂😂😂😂😂
@@Duhbaby2348hyea, it’s two races…
not that simple
Living by the
"One Drop Rule" in 2024? 🤔
People are living by how the dominant culture sees them.
“As a biracial” as simple as that🤷🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
But Biracial with WHAT? Indian and chinese? Or Arab and white? There are many different variations of biracial. There are many different forms of biracial.
@@MayISpeakso state what you are. This isn’t that difficult a concept. Lol I’m a biracial half blk half Chinese, or whatever
@@liv4514 You guys dont seem to know the difference between Race, ethnicity and culture
@@MayISpeak who’s you guys? I know the definition of all three, but this conversation was about race. Is it because I paired black with Chinese? What race should I refer to a Chinese person as braniac? A biracial person has parents of two completely different races, why should the only claim one?
@@MayISpeak whether I say blk and Chinese or blk and East Asian my point still stands
Me personally as a biracial person raised by my black mother, i say I'm biracial cause its who i am. I don't need to choose a side to prove anything. Now if you ask me what side i feel a little bit more connected to, i would say my black side lol.
That's how Mariah Carey feels even though she was raised by her white mother, but was 100% inspired by the black community.
Absolutely 💯
@@cecegiles7286Mariah's white passing
@@AngeBiampandou obviously, you didn't understand my comment..... White passing but Black inspired which is why she dominated pop and R& B charts
Do you think if your mom was white you would feel more connected to the white community. I think people should Identify as both, because honestly they are. I think most Identify with what they are familiar with. In your cases a black mom.
Biracial should identify as themselves and stop capping for others
I am a black person with 2 black parents, and I find this "How Black Is Ya" argument exhausting. No where is this conversation happening except on social media. This convo is not happening in real life. Social media is dumb!
I'm biracial and in real life black people not not accept me and white people barely do so yes its a real issue. Black people call me white as if I don't have a black mom bc i don't appear as a black person in the flesh smh.
In real life, they are saying everybody’s black. If they look at you, they say you’re black. If you have one black in real life, they say you’re black.
Absolutely. I don't think it's fair that people want to tell biracial people how black they are .
@@BuckleBunnyNot when you look white, and actively look non-black.
No true
Most biracial ppl only get offended when black ppl dont accept them but never their other half! If you have no problem with your other half calling you just black then you shouldnt have a problem with black ppl calling you white or whatever youre mixed with! But tbh, once you mix something, it becomes a whole new product & Being biracial should be looked at as such. They should have their own category! They're not just black or white. They're black & white together at all times. Black & white will never be black or white! You cant mix sprite & lemonade together & still call it Sprite or lemonade!
For the most part. White people never accept Mulattoes. 💯
I think biracial people should identify as what they are.. BIRACIAL! Why do you have to be one or the other?! I’ve never understood this. There can be a middle category!
It's not "one or the other". It's either black or biracial. They can never identify as white because they are not white. However, many mixed ppl (such as Claudia) are indistinguishable from black ppl that have two black parents. So they could claim black if they want, it's just a matter of preference if they want to promote their non-black heritage or not. Black genes tend to be dominant anyway, so most ppl mixed with black look black phenotypically so I see nothing wrong with owning your appearance. At the end of the day I let ppl define themselves
I’m a 50 year old mixed guy …. What’s wrong with being “MIXED” …. Jesus Christ
Well Said
I wouldn't want it for my children
Who said there's something wrong with being mixed?
Only biracial mixed with Black have this argument. They get more offended by Black people not claiming them than when white people not acknowledging them.
@@jeromepowell1873 Americans seem to struggle with the concept enforce biracial people mixed people to choose a side to identify as and it usually is inspired by the one drop Rule
Older biracial identify as black. Younger ones identify as both. Mariah Carey was one biracial who staunchly identified openly as both in the 90’s. Halle Berry however chose different. Everyone has their right to choose. When it comes to representation it gets TRICKY. Zendaya, Mariah Carey, Jasmine Guy, Doja Cat, Halle Berry, Alicia Keys, Kaerruche, Ice Spice etc. aren’t black women representation, to me they are biracial.
It’s not even to you, that is fact, it’s dna
The difference between the older biracials and the younger biracials is that the older ones had no choice. America said they were black, period. "Biracial" wasn't a category back then. "Biracial" was only invented by white mothers in the 1990s who didn't want to call their children "black."
Mariah identifies as Black but she is Mixed. In fact, Mariah is more White than Black.
Doja Cat isn’t even Black or African American, she is mixed race or multiracial..😕💀
They are what they say they are. Other people’s opinions don’t really matter…or do they?🙁
“Black with a white parent” sounds crazy
Right, i rolled my eyes at that statement. It shrugged me off
No it doesn’t lol, it makes perfect sense.
So adopted black people are not black then? Also Jordy, go do that dna test and if it turns out that you are 100% black (i.e. Purely black African) then you’ll have a leg to stand on
@@vinnie22ify no it doesn’t. No one says “Asian with a black parent”. You would sound dumb. Just say you’re biracial.
@@vinnie22ify it makes no sense whatsoever, you can’t be black with a white parent, by that logic, she’s white with a black parent
People need to identify as what they actually are. It's dangerous to let people self identify publicly and be able to jump in and out to their advantage. Actual black people aren't able to do that.
“Actual”…… wtfever. It’s not up to you how I might identify. You insult and assume so much in suggesting that “advantages” might determine anything for ppl who have never been enough for ppl like you. “Actual” is not determined by you and you sound crazy as hell and ignorant beyond belief in assuming this position.
What does "actual black people" even mean?
You have fair skinned mixed race folk and dark-skinned mixed race folk. The latter is considered "black" in appearance until you actually find out their genetic mix.
And then there's "black folk" who actually are mixed ancestry, but fail to claim their own mixed ancestry. Now what?
I think people should be able to claim whatever they want to claim, considering it's true to themselves and their lineage.
It's certainly not for everyone else to chime in and make an assessment.
@@_.Marz._ There is self identity and there is social identity. People can identify as a banana. That doesn't make them a banana
@@ashperk9718 Ma'am....we're talking about tangible genetic evidence...not bananas 🍌🤣 I get you though....
@@_.Marz._ an actual black person is an individual with 2 not 1 black parents. Be CLEAR!
Why don't mixed or biracial ppl want to identify as such...? Why do they have to choose white or black? Clearly Claudia and Al don't look 100% white or black 🤷
Because Black people with their low self esteem put them on a pedestal.
*_@alexpress5375_* Many of us do identify as Biracial/Mixed, but when we claim it aloud many, not all, "100% Black" folks put us down & call us everything negative to mind.
They shouldn’t put you down or put you in their box. You are biracial - which is an identity unto itself. This is why biracial people can share in black culture, but should also be working to create their own culture, identity and community - which embraces and accepts their unique lived experience.
Why do you think all mixed people don’t want to identify as mixed? Have you spoken to all mixed people and confirmed that?! How silly😩🤣
*This is how it goes a many of times below.*
Black Folks, "Excuse me, what are you?"
Mixed Folks, "I am human, but I'm Mixed."
Black Folks, "So you are Black, AA?"
Mixed Folks, "No, I'm Mixed, I'm Biracial."
Black Folks, "You ashamed of being Black?"
Mixed Folks, "......."
Black Folks, " Y'all think y'all better than us."
Mixed Folks, "What?"
I’m half blacked and Italian I consider my self as both
My son is 8 and I'm telling him that he's both. He needs to be as proud of his white side as his black side (my side).
His friends will tell him he is black, I'm both aswell... But I knew really quick I was biracial but "black". You always have to make a choice hence the identity crisis we get
@@sport504You do not have to make a choice. You have the right to call yourself what you truly are and honor BOTH of your parents. Stand up for yourself against people who try to bully you into choosing one side.
@@pinkvanillakiss607 Is easy to say... but you just end up naturally identifying more with one side
You're wrong on that one. Your son is black.
@@sport504 those are the backward friends in your area who were raised by parents who didn't explain to them what being biracial meant. It's not the same everywhere
I think it does biracial people a disservice! Why should they choose. They are both! I get the history but we have to get rid of this hate!
I'm mixed and identify as both races....
no other country in the world are mixed race ppl classified as black. Nobody in Africa would look at Zendaya, Amber Rose, or Colin Kaepernick and say "that's a black person" only in America is someone who looks like Mariah Carey and someone who looks like Lupita Nyongo both considered black.
Oh well
True
Because Western countries normalise nonsense.😒
America = idiot society
All the people you named I can tell they have black in them..
I just thought AL was a light skin black man
Me too. That just shows you that he presents and shows up black.
He presents as mixed, but we have muddied those waters so, unless someone identifies themselves as such, we just call them "lightskinned". At this point we should just call "Black" people "Other Browns" 😂
@@BuckleBunny exactly
He is. Both is parents are black. He is not different than other black people.
He is.. His parents are black, but he plays the "mixed-race" guy for the show.
Half-Cast, Dual Heritage, Mixed race!!! I'm here for it all..
Were not black, Were not white! Were all of the above....
I respect it! 🙏🏾 absolute truth.
That is true. The rejection is more impactful than the privilege you get from some.
Rejection may impact your feelings more but the privilege with jobs, criminal justice systems, and the acceptance that you get is more positively impactful to your life experiences than those small times of you feeling sad… if that hurts imagine if you were a dark skin black oriole living in a racist country… imagine the different type of rejection your would feel… grass is not always greener
A black person should identify as black and a biracial shouls identify as biracial. I don't understand why it's an issue. You don't have to choose, there is a word that exist BIRACIAL.
Their kids will be mixed depending of who their other parent is. But for me if you're not at least 75% Black you're mixed.
Then you will have people that are the same color Tanika Sumner saying that they mix and you will claim that she’s not. You won’t allow her to be mixed. Have your cousins will be mixed because their parents are mixed once you’re mixed and then you have children with someone else’s mixed. Those kids stay mixed. It’s like a whole new race based on your math so you really may be mixed because somewhere in your lineage, there was a mixed couple your mixed. You’re part of that new race.
Amen!!! They need to stay in their own lane and claim it proudly. They are both, period! Black people the only ones who don't gatekeep their race, they love to add everybody in it.
It depends on how you look ( your phenotype) there are mixed people who look blacker than a mono racial black people. You may identify as mixed, but if the world sees you as black then you are black and have to deal with the discrimination that comes with that.
@@vinnie22ifyWho cares what the world sees them as? Biracial is Biracial.
I think people assume racism affects "Blackness" exclusively. No, in a culture that prefers Caucasian, it applies to anyone who is not Caucasian. Biracial people are not being discriminated against by caucasians because they're seen as "black"...its because they're not seen as Caucasian
Don't pick one or the other, your both
People can pick whatever they want to pick
You can’t be white if your mixed with black, whiteness is a system , not just a skin tone color.
@@_.Marz._ right exactly
FACTSSSSSSS
@@_.Marz._ pick whatever they want they still mixed
I see all the complications in this nuanced conversation in Claudia’s face when Al said if your mother is white then you’re white.
I don't think it's fair that just because a biracial person who can't pass for white, "defaults" to black. Why is it that since white people won't claim you, black people have to accept you? Just say you're biracial but still show love to both sides. You don't have to love one more than the other or act like you're ashamed.
In Africa if you are biracial like Trevor Noah you not consider black
In the US, we don't have a title called coloured. Not here.
@@sunrae7680good for you..we love our coloured people...thank God they don't have to keep explaining themselves to black south Africans because africa understands this
Would biracial people be comfortable with a model that accepts them as "black" but de-prioritizes them completely in favor of what the dominant representation is? That is the question. Bi-racial people might make up less than 5% of the black community but are overrepresented in black imagery (and probably wealth). Whereas the most prevalent aspect of any community is what should be representative. Biracials for the most part are comfortable with a black identity that gives them utmost privilege within that identity.
We are Mixed, NOT Black.
This isn't about YOU, it's an AMERICAN platform and in the United States they're black.
I agree they are biracial nothing wrong with that. To say they have the full black experience isn’t true and they are in denial. As I am multiracial half black from my mom and half Hispanic from my father. I acknowledge my experience is different than my mother‘s experience. I was raised by a black mother so I feel influenced by the black community however, I am technically of mixed race and acknowledge that there is a difference.
It appears that Claudia may have a complex or feel insecure. She feels like she needs to prove her blackness based off her reaction anytime this topic comes up regarding her being biracial. I hope she finds peace in her identity.
I didn't know Al was biracial. I thought he was just a light complexion.
Same, had no idea.
His father's father was white so that's how his father would identify if it came down to the one drop rule but his father is mixed and therefore he is mixed not biracial but mixed
@@iwashere5956Multiracial yep.
Most people his complexion are mixed with something down the family tree
@@cecegiles7286 Most black people descended from slavery were mixed (by force) with white people "somewhere down the family tree."
I’m glad Armon asked about the privilege aspect of being mixed because hearing Claudia and Al’s take was interesting.
I get it's very different in the US. But in Africa you're "colored" aka mixed. They have their own community
Caribean too
As a Cape Coloured from South Africa, this isn't always the case. We have people who are biracial, and multiracial without being Coloured. Coloured is a specific version of MGM people with a distinct culture. This culture also has its various permutations in various areas.
You’re biracial period. Why should you have to chose a side you’re both biracial. I always thought it was selfish to forget the other parent. I understand what society sees you as but you should not disregard the other part of you.
Im biracial and i identify as biracial. Im NOT black and im not white but people usually see me as more white bc my skin is light and not brown. But claudia is a brown color so i see why she identifies as black.
That sounds cute but the cops identify you as black.
*_@hdeniro1106_* Claudia is a hypocrite, one minute she claims Black, the next minute she claims Biracial/Mixed, she talks about interracial relationships as if it is immoral.
You know not every white person is the same shade either. You and Claudia are both biracial people. Calling herself black when Jim Crow isn't a rule is just delusional or just wanting to belong. But still delusional. She is a new race. Neither black nor white. African Americans are descendant of slavery where our women were rape. That is the difference that American black people used to determine one's 'blackness' and they have every right as a group to do so.
Al is right. Light skin does NOT equal white! 😊
Yeah but he issue is many are going off skin color, rahter than genetics. Im black (both parents black) but im light skin with curly hair when I grow it) im the same complexion as my two female biracial coworkers, another mix chick I work with is lighter.
The 1 drop rule always applies even in 2024!! Just wild!!
White supremist rule
Okay hair! Claudia, you look absolutely beautiful and the hair is very much giving!!!!!❤
Claudia, I love your new look. Your hair and makeup are on point - Perfect!
I love how pro black Al and Claudia are ♥️♥️♥️
Not really. They both have past issues actually being colorist against darker black people. Al said before that he has to make sure he's not being colorist. And Claudia almost got cancelled for comments she has made. So... Not so pro Black. 👀
Both are colorist to me that’s why they having this conversation
@@marianaya5824That's because of who raised them . You can't expect a non-black person to raise a black person like black people do. 😂
They're not pro-black They just didn't have a choice but to be Black. They are hanging on to their Blackness because it pays them. Black people put biracials on a pedestal, and biracials love that.
@@marianaya5824not true his wife was dark brown as cubil ball.😂😂
Ever since I heard Mariah Carey say she is biracial, I knew that’s what it would be for me. I was no longer confused. I don’t care what people call me, I know who I am.
I’ve learned to embrace both my black and white sides. Although I have a strong preference for my black side and family 😂 (they just be more spicy and zesty)
Calling a person biracial is a version of kicking them out of Blackness? Chile!!!!
The American power structure will always see Mulattoes as black. 💯 People don't understand that. SMH
We need a whole show on this topic with a guest panel. This was very interesting and informative to me to hear Claudia and Al’s perspective and experiences.
How come you can't tell a biracial person they are biracial and not black ? You have to acknowledge both of your parents.
Even after two biracial people explained it to you, you still confused?
It has nothing to do with acknowledging both your parents, it’s how YOU show up and navigate through the world. You can identify as black, but still acknowledge your white parent.
@@loqueniabenson8860Al is not biracial🙄. You’re still confused.
Just say mixed because identifying as either is disregarding the other. Also, stop seeking acceptance based on race, bond with those who accept you for you.
Thanks for being someone that makes sense !!!!
Again??? Yall mixed and biracial just claim it
Claudia statement is hypocritical af
Claudia needs to be honest she has also benefited from black self hatred in tge form of colorism in hollywoodcand hip hop and R&b music.
Claudia, having distant admixture is not the same as having recent mixture.
Her mother is a whole white woman. She is biracial.
Most biracial people are also MORE European than African (about 60/40), which people tend to forget.
@@jaygriffperiod85 Exactly! That's why I don't understand why some Black and Biracial people want to claim Biracials as Black. If most Black Americans have admixture then that means Biracials are even less Black.
💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
She knows that. She just playing in our faces.
Claudia this would have been perfect opportunity to address some of the colorist statements you've made in the past. Just like your feelings can be hurt by black people, black people's feelings can be hurt by those statements...ijs
What were the statements?
Boom! 👏🏾👏🏾
True
Claudia was about to come thru the the TGIF screen on Al calling her a yte woman🤣🤣Race will always be an issue in America. Armon was right on the money with his analysis, he's doing a great job!!
I did my Ancestry tree and saw census reports from as early as the 1860's. There was a biracial and a black box so why so much confusion over 150 years later. Clearly black and biracial people were seen differently back than, so why would biracial people want to be seen as only Black now. Al's comment about Caucasian people reminding him he is black, I don't think they were necessarily reminding him that he is black, but that he has has black in him. Claim biracial because hopefully you are lucky enough to grow up in two different cultures.
I agree with Claudia. I love Al’s information as well.
Interesting thanks for sharing
Al, the last time you guys had this conversation you said you were not biracial you have two black parents. Are you biracial?
There's many people in Sicily who look like Claudia.
They are not black. Sicily has their own racial structure, not American structures.
Black is not a culture its a race and those people in Sicily definatly have negro heritage, just like Claudia.
She doesn’t look white lol. She looks very much black
@erinlevere6881 Then maybe you need to change your perception of what black is because her and Whoopi Golberg look nothing alike
@chrisk2734 there's a difference between culture and race.
Excellent content! Thus, it needs a longer and deeper conversation at least two hours. Please re- address this topic! Let's not forget about the brown paper bag test to get admissions to certain colleges, universities, and clubs by the hands of black people. Physically, we are out of the chains of slavery, but not mentally, psychologically, and emotionally!🙄🤷🏾♀️😎
Claudia reminds me of Halle Berry in the movie Queen by Alex Haley, when she had to return back to the black community after the White folks found out she was “passing”. I’s NEGRA 😂
No. I have NEVER wanted to nor tried to pass. WHY are yall so geeked to do this to me?
@@claudiajordanreal OKAY you’re Black! But remember you did an interview and tried to start a rumor about Trump and Omarosa having an affair and you stated “It would surprise you because Trump prefers “House Negro” type of Black women (meaning most likely Mulatto like yourself) over a “Field Negro” Black women (meaning most like a DARK skin like Omarosa) and went on to say well I guess skin color doesn’t matter when all Trump wanted was head? It tickles my soul you never refer to your MOTHER as white just Italian. Do better by her especially if she sacrificed as much as you say!
@claudiajordanreal Claudia I am interracially married. My husband is Italian American. Our son has ambiguous features like Meghan Markle. He looks Italian, and no one would question it.
We raised him as biracial because that is what he is. He is the combination of two wonderful races/cultures.
I understand that when President Barack Obama was born the ignorant one drop rule was still in effect. Biracial people had no other option than to check the black box. It did not matter how the individual looked physically.
The generation that you are a part of usually accepted being identified as black. When Tiger Woods said he was balasian ( black + Asian ) it was the black community that were offended. Tiger has an Asian parent that raised him and he wanted to recognize his mother. Yet, he was criticized for not wanting to be black!
I remember thinking how ridiculous and unfair that was for Tiger. The man never once denied being part black.
Meghan Markle was raised by her lovely black mother and always said she is biracial. Yet once agian criticized for wanting to pass as white. How dare she fall inlove with a white man. Even though her father is white and she is 50% white. I saw the prejudice being directed at her from white and black people. It is shameful.
That is why I told my 20 year child to never let other people tell him who he is. He is loved by both of his parents and is blessed to be biracial. He owes no one an explanation.
I understand why you say you are a black woman. But the reality is you are not. I am a black woman with two black parents. If you can be a black woman birthed from a white woman than what am I ? Our experiences are going to be different.
Biracial women may feel racism from white society. But as a dark skin woman I am replaced by biracial women in the colorist black community. Your image is elevated and how is that fair?🤔
It is time biracial people proudly embrace their true identity. It does not take away their love for blackness.
DNA is factual and this one drop rule is OVER.
@@claudiajordanreal Because you are biracial not black. No one is accusing you trying to pass but saying you are trying to self identify a race instead of accepting reality that you are neither black nor white. You are a by product of both races which is a different race.
African Americans had to create our own identity because we understood we were not entirely Africa which Africans reminded Marcus Garvey during his visits and attempts at pan Africanism. African Americans primarily reproduced among ourselves until the late 20th century. So our identity has been established. Biracials after Jim Crow need to address this issue among themselves.
What is wrong with just identifying as biracial? You are NOT purely black or purely white - how is that something to be ashamed of or deny? I am half Greek and half West Indian - what is the problem exactly ?
And Armon is spot on. Of course Claudia has privilege from the white side AS WELL as the burden of the black side (societally) . It’s just the reality
I believe when you come from different background, don’t let anyone tell you to pick a side just be you. Be unique, be special, be one of a kind. Say yes I’m black and yes I’m white and be proud because that is what makes you UNIQUE. ❤
The only problem is you can’t claim white, white is about purity in America. Anything mixed with white can no longer be white.
So tired of this conversation. Multi- racialism is as old as ancient Egypt! We should STOP to assign any human to a pre- fabricated box but let everyone freely choose what they feel comfortable with - without any need to ' pick sides'. Intersectionality is real!
There should be a biracial community. There are so many! They're both races, that makes them different. I don't live their experience, and they don't live mine. Their reality is different.
I totally agree with you Claudia! 😇 According to history books and as Halle Berry quoted, "The 1 drop of black rule"!
So you are in favor of Jim Crow?
@@cliffd8380 First, I'm still in agreement with Claudia! My opinion did not change! 💯
There are black Hispanics who are both (black & Hispanic)! Claudia is black, Italian, & etc, in which Italian is an ethnic group, not race. Black people are born & raised in every country to include Italy, in which their primary language most likely won't be English. Africa is a great example of this due to the colonization!
Question is, did you correctly internalize & understand her opinion as a culturally diverse black woman? I did! The fact is, some people from all backgrounds are foolish & need to check the colorism within themselves. God made all people & loves all of us! Why can't that be enough?
Second, do not ask questions that you don't want the answers to. However, if you want to challenge my scholastic aptitude, we can go there!
Third, I detested Jim Crow & his laws! By the way, I'm sure the Lord God did, too!!! 💯
Under Jim Crow, African Americans were relegated to the status of second class citizens. Jim Crow represented the legitimization of anti-black racism.
Jim Crow laws were about any state or local laws that enforced or legalized racial segregation. These laws lasted for almost 100 years, from the post-Civil War era until around 1968, and their main purpose was to legalize the marginalization of African Americans.
Jim Crow laws included racial segregation in schools, the imposition of poll taxes & literacy tests to disenfranchise African American voters, and segregation in public places like restaurants and theaters.
Am I clear? 😇 Do you understand me now?
Maybe, it's you that's in favor of Jim Crow & you're deflecting. Inquiring minds want to know! 🤔
Remember, everyone has their own opinion. Learn to respect it, the way you would want someone to respect yours.
God bless, in Jesus name! 🙏
Well said Claudia! I love that you are proud of being black.
She has white genetics and was raised by a white woman. She was uplifted by the Black community that's why she claims to be black
Both biracials here are very colorists plz dont buy this
The Rush Card analogy took me out 😂
You can sit with me Claudia. Be you sis!
This is so unnecessarily complicated. Black is black; white is white; biracial is biracial; multiracial is multiracial. It is ok to qualify it and say I grew up with my black side and identify more with that side but this is why the majority think they’re diversifying spaces and movies and shows etc when they cast a biracial person. As Claudia says, they consider mixed people to be more palatable, so may misidentify the cast member as black to the public..which makes it harder for fully black talent!
As a bright Latina I’ve experienced similar within my community. Colorism is wild.
Claudia like waiiiit lemme explain 😂
I wholeheartedly agree with Al, the way he stated his position is RIGHT ON!
Wait the look on Claudia's face when Al said she's white 😂😂😂❤ Claudia's like not today Satan 😂🤣
I call people what they want to be called. No skin off me. Practice being respectful.
Exactly ! I don't understand why some people want to fight them on it
Yes Awesome 💖
Well said it's ridiculous
So true how a person chooses to identify has no bearing on you
Nope you can't call a biracial person just black only because you are eliminating the identity of those who are predominantly blk with two blk parents.
Claudia is looking like no I'm not White 😅😅😅
😂😂😂
She stays getting a tan but her hair straight with her normal pale skin she could pass for white Italian many times
And it’s strange, it’s ok to be mixed
@@iwashere5956 duh...that's what she is, but she grew up around black culture.
@@cecegiles7286 she grew up around her whyte mother and played with whyte kids. Now she plays on the fact that she has a few bl.ack family members but she grew up in a whyte household. It doesn't make sense for her to even refer to herself as bl. Ack when she's clearly just biracial
💯 that rejection does sting.
We are mixed!!!
Claudia is a trip. Her lightness got her on The Price Is Right, if we are keeping it real.
Her attractiveness not skin color got her on the show, Google Lanisha Cole who also was a Price is Right Model and is gorgeous and darker skinned. She also has a kid by Nick Cann9n.
This was good that you spoke on this Claudia... I think you are a great person and I want you to know Mixed or Lighter Skin are too are celebrated in the Black Community and are considered Fully Black. I think where the mis-trust comes in is where Bi-Racial and or Lighter Skin Black Folks have nasty arguments and the emotions are running high ( Lighter Skin or Mixed People) do just like White Folks do, especially against Darker Skin Black People calling them names like "UGLY, MONKEY, CRUSTY or have certain BIASES even in situations that are not calling for the very low blows/ hitting below the belt. Often times a hurt Bi-Racial or Lighter Skin person will take their anger out on a Darker Skin Black People and exclude themselves completely out of the Black Community , date nothing but other Lighter Skins, and or White Folks and that too is trauma but promote racism. It is well understood and I hope this Lighter Skin Superiority and Bi-Racial Acceptance on both sides can sides. Nowadays, you do not see this between women as much no matter what race because you all have come together, (but surprisingly you will see this between Gay Light Skin Men and Lighter Skin Bi/ Heterosexual Black Men in their preferences to have only Lighter Skin Black Men and Women and have these same biases.) You even hear the term "LIGHT SKIN ONLY " in Rap Songs. Claudia I am so happy that you are fully aware and stops it at the door when it approaches you especially in a fetish type way or even when people do the Light Skin vs. Dark-skin talk around you. -Kwaufi Nino
My daughter is italian (Sicilian), Spanish and Black and i want her to embrace all her cultures and not identify as just one when shes old enough to do so. All her cultures are beautiful
Oh wow, I didn't know that Al. You go by the mom
Nooo it's the father al is errken!! Bout to be back off fs if not for Claudia I'd be gone for good I still miss funcky that's why I left the 1st time! But now that funk ain't there ! Al is more errken!
Some people say the father others say mother. I understand because how can a biracial child come from the womb of a yt woman then only claim Black. Lol I will address someone as who they identify as out of respect but truth is they're biracial. Not Black.
Biracial isn't just black and white.
Neither is anything. The category is multicultural which Biracials no matter their ethnic backgrounds belong. No one wants to except it's a purity thing but that's exactly what it is. And even African Americans created a segregate identify for ourselves because we knew we were not just African. It seems biracials as a whole been too lazy to do the same for themselves.
You should be able to embrace ALL of who you are. I found out I’m part Irish and found one of the Irish cousins. I look “regular” Black. 😂
As biracial that’s how u identify u be honest and know u are not accepted picking one
As a biracial is so hard !! We’re never enough for either side …
You can be within the mixed community
That’s because you are both. You are enough as you are. Embrace both
I’m sorry but these are problems y’all created for yourselves. If you just identified as biracial this wouldn’t be an issue
Because you are neither. You are a different race. Why is this so hard to grasp for biracials?? Seriously?
TODAY is when I found out AL is BIRACIAL!😮 Having a Black Mother/Grandmother makes a difference in biracial perspectives, Al & Claudia honoring Black women and their fierce loyalty to the Black Community is the evidence
He’s not biracial. He is multiracial. His father is biracial. He’s not 1/2 and 1/2 like Claudia.
The answer is in the question.. biracial
Al is right!! I work in postpartum when babies are born we mark them the same race as their mother. So yes Claudia you would be under white😂
I think I agree with the census that you are what your mother is. For example. Barack Obama was raised culturally white because his mother is white. He didn't connect to his Blackness until college. The Mowry twins mother is black. They grew up in black culture they are culturally black.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Claudia.
I totally agree with EVERYTHING Claudia said from how they are rejected and yes we do get angry if they list all that other stuff as if they don't really want to be Black. Not only is she speaking from pure experience but also just plain truth. I agree Claudia, I love yall as black people.
I have 2 black parents and 4 black grandparents and when I had my DNA done through Ancestry and I am 69% African and 31% European
Then your blk relatives are mixed probably very light presenting
Therefore something else. African Americans created their own identity why can't bi-racials be bother to do the same? And also you assume is honest about paternity. Parents but particularly grandparents lie a lot about these topics. Just saying.
Why can't there be a Biracial box... it honors both parentage.
We have this in the Uk
@@blackbutterfly8136 We also have it in America since the 90s. These people are too prideful to claim they are carpet bagging off black culture.
You are both ,but it’s what you feel more relatable to.Its also How you were raise like Al stated. Claudia looks Black/Italian to me. She has the features too. Beautiful combination.
Here's the issue: I have a friend who is biracial, who has always identified as Black. When she was born, 65 years ago, there were very few biracial people period, so it made sense to identify as Black. Also the "one drop" rule stated that no matter how white you looked, you were still subject to Jim Crow laws. Today there are a lot more biracial people around and that's why it's more of an issue today.
Race matters two ways: Socially and Culturally. So, what happens to a person who looks White, but was raised in a Black family/environment/culture? BTW, Halle Berry's mother told her daughter that the world will see her as Black, period end of story.
Why not call yourselves both? Claudia I remember when you were interviewed at your Miss Teen USA pageant and you said "I am Black and I'm Italian, so I'm a Black Italian" You said that yourself. There is no shame saying your are both and it's ok to be proud of that. So it's not about one or the other, it's about embracing that you are BOTH ethnicities.
yeah and I was pissed cause I specifically TOLD them not to ask me that shit and once they did I have to give a politically correct answer. I know u aint trying to judge me off of something said under crazy pressure 30 years ago right?
@@claudiajordanreal It's not about Judging Claudia. It's about the simple TRUTH of who YOU are and there's nothing wrong with that. At all, and for those who have trouble with someone who is truly both Black and Italian, that's there own problem. You actually told the truth about YOU. And it doesn't matter how long ago it was, it's Ok to be acknowledging of the fact that you are no more one ethnicity than the other because you are both. It's just so sad for people of mixed ethnicities that they feel they have to choose one over the other to appease other people.. Stay beautiful.
People should stay with their own race and avoid these types of problems..
I agree with this comment.
Claudia, is it a privilege to be insulted? Biracial(ness) would never be an issue or a thing if "Black" did not have such a negative connotation.
I understand and hear Claudia though people not being comfortable with her being 100 on either side it’s tough I totally understand! It’s has to be difficult Claudia we welcome ya Sista!❤ Like you said you were raised Black! Al looks like a light skinned Black Man my uncle looked similar he passed away when I was younger.
My grandma is still alive and well 96 I wonder if she conceived him from a white man im very curious now imma ask my mom! Great conversation and I love how you all are working together! I already watched Armon as a Subscriber on his Show I think he is perfect for this show! Blessings to you all!
100000000% AGREE 😢
I know that's right Claudia !