When comedian Alex Barnett asked to interview me for his podcast entitled, Multiracial Family Man, I couldn’t say no. For those of you who don’t know him, he’s a Jewish guy married to a beautiful black woman. They are proud parents of one of the cutest three-year-old boys I’ve ever seen. Alex’s interviews feature families like ours who are multicultural and/or multiracial.
I’ve always enjoyed connecting with families who share a similar dynamic. I guess it’s because I find solace knowing that there are others who share our same concerns and similar triumphs as a multiracial or multicultural family.
One of the things we talk about is my Jamaican roots. Even though I’ve lived in this country most of my life, assimilating into the American culture has always been a challenge. In fact, getting my American citizenship is probably at the top of the list of “hardest things I’ve ever done in life.” It’s not because I’m ashamed of being a part of this great nation. It’ because I felt like I was giving up a part of who I am.
I talk more about the ups and downs of migrating from Jamaica to the U.S., my teen years, and of course, being in an interracial marriage, and being a mom of biracial children.
If you have a sec, please listen to the podcast. I want to also thank Comedian Alex Barnett for interviewing me as well as highlighting other multiracial families. Be sure to visit his Facebook page for more info. If you’re in the New York City area, you can catch his stand up routine at Gotham Comedy Club.
Again, here’s the link to the interview.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/multiracial-family-man-ep./id969793342?i=343555916&mt=2
Are you a parent of biracial kids? Are you in an interracial relationship? Please drop me a line and share your multiracial and multicultural relationships.
way to go to tell your story! I am a biracial child, and it definitely was different growing up without a mother whose first language was not English. Did not know any other biracial children, so it definitely affected my confidence growing up, but now I am so grateful for who I am and my background! It is wonderful that you are giving your children that pride in your culture!
Thanks so much Angelia. I appreciate the kind words. So glad you were able to gain that confidence.
I’m an android girl– is there anyway I can listen to the podcast–without an I-PHONE. 🙂
Yes. I was able to listen on my desktop!