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I see some clownery on my TL today about Black identity, so let me make something clear: race is a lot like astrology. Both systems are not based on science. White people created the system of race with a bunch of rules that they just made up, and someone also made up astrology.
Now, you can say "hey, I don& #39;t believe in astrology." But what you CAN& #39;T say is "I know my birthday makes me a Virgo according to this system, but I want to be a Pisces!"
Race is similar. You can say "hey, I think the system of race is baseless and unscientific." But what you CAN& #39;T say is "I know biracial Black people are considered Black, but I don& #39;t want them to be labeled Black anymore!" You didn& #39;t create the system, B. You don& #39;t make the rules
And whether you like this system or not, the harsh reality is that a lot of biracial people will be treated as Black in this system because Whites are still dominant. For now, the ones who yield the power determine our experience: not you, Hotep.
And some people think recognizing this reality is "supporting the system." Well I& #39;ve got some news: verbally denying something doesn& #39;t mean SHIT until you can create tangible change that will improve Black people& #39;s experience, and for now, you don& #39;t have that power.
I understand some biracial people can pass, and colorism is REAL. But realistically a lot of us can& #39;t pass. African features are genetically dominant. Melanin is dominant. Most of us don& #39;t come out looking like Angelina Jolie.
