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Originally Posted by Packer Fan
I read through the whole thread, but I feel I need to answer. I am "mixed race". My father is German, my mother is Mexican. They were married in 1962 when things like that were just not done. They were definitely groundbreakers. My Mexican mother was also the first in her family to graduate from College. We were raised in a fairly white area, but we were raised as AMERICANS. I have cousings from Blonde hair lilly white skin, to several that many people would think were African American. I never saw any difference in any of them.
Growing up in this environment where we were taught it is WHAT you are, not WHO you are or the color of your skin, I have to say I am actually quite annoyed with all the talk of "Diversity" in America. I don't really get why it matters at all. I have 2 grandchildren that are half Laotian - If we are going to clasify them, how? I can tell you how, they are AMERICAN.
I had been coming to TV for years before anyone pointed out this "Diversity" stuff, and to be honest I never noticed or cared. I would suggest you do the same. TV is filled with wonderful people, great activities, beautiful weather. Come down and enjoy. Based on my experience, you will be the only person worried about skin color. Nobody else seems to.
Ed
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I'm glad you felt the need.......this is a great post. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, background, and experience - a message we all need to hear in these times.
And a heartfelt welcome to the OP.
