We recently asked you on Facebook what you hate most about the “What are you?” question.  Here are some of your answers:

• “The way some people say it and look at you as though you’re from a different planet. Lol”
• “Nothing. I would rather be something different than something easily categorized.”
• “For me, it’s not the question. It’s the look of disbelief like I’m lying. Like “are you sure?””
• “If it’s asked early on in a conversation it is off-putting to me because I think they are trying to size me up based on racial stereotypes. If they ask me after we’ve been chatting for a while, about something relative such as history or culture or my personal experiences, then I don’t mind it.”
• “The inclination that I am nothing if I can’t be defined.”
• “It is a blessing to be asked because people cant pigeonhole u. If they ask, its a compliment. Rather than assuming.”
• “Sounds like you’re not “human.””

What do you think? — Heidi Durrow

I realize that sometimes people wonder why I’m talking to them about the Mixed Remixed Festival. What does it have to do with them if they’re not mixed? Well, this video explains how I learned the importance of talking about the Mixed experience in a “non-mixed” crowd. I hope you’ll check it out.

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