Archive for March, 2011
The Confederate Flag, what it represents to others.
Posted in Historic Images, Miscegenation, Political, Question & Opinions, Race, Racism, Triumph, tagged Confederacy, Confederate Flag, KKK, Ku Klux Klan, race, racism, Slavery, Southerners, USA, War on March 31, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Imitation of Life
Posted in Biracial, Historic Images, Literature, Mulatto, Race, Triumph, tagged 1959, Biracial, Imitation of Life, Movie, Mulatto, race on March 28, 2011 | 4 Comments »
How can one, be so ashamed of her mother and every piece of culture that has created her?
I remember being no older than six years old and my family had me watching the “Imitation of Life”. I will forever remember this movie; the pain and the sadness. It truely bothered me how Sarah Jane was so ashamed of her mother and being Biracial. This reflected her insecurities among her self, but she was a beautiful girl. Often the most beautiful people struggle the most with their insecurities. For example, Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Dandridge.
I recommend that everyone should watch this classic movie! There are a few versions created. My personal favorite is the 1959 film.
Please comment below if you have seen this movie or have heard about it. I would like to read your opinion of Sarah Jane.
Make sure you vote! (: –I voted!
Posted in Biracial, Biracial Organizations, Loving Day, Mixed Experience History Month, Race, tagged Fanshen Cox, Festival, Heidi Durrow, Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival, Survey on March 28, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival
Vote for the best of the best Mixed experience stories, in films, and literature. Vote now! The winners will be announced at the Festival June 11, 2011 at 6:30 as part of the Loving Prize Presentation and Mixed Unplugged, the popular live performance with comedians, musicians, spoken word artists, and storytellers! Vote now! Votes will be accepted through May 1, 2011.
-via Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival
http://www.mxroots.org/award-nominations
You can also look in the side bar; under “Notable Websites” for a direct link to the Mixed Roots Film & Literary Festival website.
This year festival is June 11-12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California at the Japanese American National Museum.
Anti-Racism Poster Child
Posted in Biracial, Cartoon Editorials, Humor, Race, tagged Anti-Racism, Asian, Black, Child, Editorials, Humor, Panda Bear, Photography, Poster, White on March 28, 2011 | 4 Comments »
“Choose your favorite season. Name the season and explain why it is your favorite.”
Posted in Question & Opinions, Writing, Writing Prompt, tagged Seasons, What is, Writing, Writing Prompt on March 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Comment below with your reponse. Between Tuesday and Friday, check back to see my posted response.
I am anxious to see each and everyone of you, opinions!
Enjoy this Weeks Writing Prompt!
-Erica
Our Human Race [Copyright ©2011]
Posted in Beauty, Biracial, Inspiration, Love, Mulatto, Poetry, Race, Racism, Triumph, Writing, tagged Biracial, Change, culture, Human Race, Inspiration, Mulatto, Poetry, race, racism, Struggle, Writing on March 25, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Our Human Race
I want to live where it is diverse,
seeing my features in the crowd.
I want to live where it is beauty,
in every face and smile.
I want to live in the moment,
when nobody will care,
if your skin is a warm brown or chillingly fair.
I want to live in a world,
that understands everyones pain.
In a world where one’s struggle is all the same.
I want to live in a world,
where one’s race doesn’t matter.
In a world,
where serenity is all that we are chasing after.
This world now,
may be cruel and callous.
Yet, change is near
and that is all I am running after.
-Erica J. Garbers
Copyright ©2011
Re: Weekly Writing Prompts
Posted in Writing, Writing Prompt, tagged readers, suggestions, weekly, writers, Writing prompts on March 25, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Beginning Monday morning I will be posting this upcoming week’s; “weeklywriting prompt”. Therefore my readers will have the chance to comment on the prompt over a weeks time period. I am sure you all have busy schedules and this will allow you time to check in on the prompt and contemplate your response.
During that week continue to stay tuned for my response! There will be a new writing prompt posted each week to come. I am truly excited to engage my readers in a weekly thinking and writing exercise, because we all have once became victims of writer’s block.
Any suggestions, feel free to comment below.
-Erica
“You are the last surviving member of the human race. What do you do?”
Posted in Question & Opinions, Triumph, Writing, Writing Prompt, tagged Human Race, Surviving, What if, Writing, Writing Prompt on March 25, 2011 | 4 Comments »
- Freak out!!!
- I would find Fido. A dog is a man’s best friend; a dog is a woman’s only friend.
- Freak out, some more!
- I would investigate and search to see whether I am really the last surviving member of the human race.
- If I am truly the only surviver, I would begin to search for food and water supply.
- Taking a breather of course falls somewhere on this list. (Possibly, should have been my first bullet.)
- I’m highly doubtful that I would deserve the magnificent opportunity of being the last surviving member of the human race; since i would completely drive myself insane.
- Self-Destruction . . .
In reality, I could not even begin to imagine being the one and only surviving member of the human race.
Please comment with your response! (:
Conversation on Race: (Editorial)
Posted in Cartoon Editorials, Political, Race, Racism, Religion, tagged Bias, Conversation, Editorials, Freedom of Speech, Opinion, race, Religion on March 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Erica McKinney
Name: Erica McKinney
Email: xBiracialxBeautyx@gmail.comGerman, Irish, & African-American descent.
Mixed Chicks Chat Podcast
The Fresh Air Fund
What about?
ARCHIVES
- March 2013 (1)
- November 2012 (2)
- July 2012 (2)
- January 2012 (13)
- December 2011 (2)
- November 2011 (3)
- September 2011 (4)
- July 2011 (3)
- June 2011 (1)
- May 2011 (16)
- April 2011 (18)
- March 2011 (11)
- February 2011 (13)
- January 2011 (10)
- October 2010 (5)
- September 2010 (1)
Biraciality Twitter
- @frethinkaur awe how are you? All is well with me. I haven't blogged much. Life has been so busy! 1 week ago
- @MFamMag thank you for your feedback. I plan on posting on blog post on this topic in the future. Stay posted. 1 month ago
- RT @MFamMag: @Biraciality Not really. It's more of a counter to #racism. Not always 100% efficient, but it has made a positive impact. # ... 1 month ago
- RT @deborahdash: Obama will write the government a check every month for 5% of his salary as show of unity with federal workers... http: ... 1 month ago
- 2013, the day and age of "equality" and "equal opportunity" for all. 🙇🌍🌎🌏 1 month ago
