Interesting... I’ve mostly only seen my mother ask this question to White Americans, and it’s literally first thing she asks most everyone I introduce her to...
We’re first gen immigrants - most are pretty confused at first, say things like “Ohio”
Never an acceptable answer
We’re first gen immigrants - most are pretty confused at first, say things like “Ohio”
Never an acceptable answer
https://twitter.com/davelu/status/1373857121993850880
The obsession with individuality and desire to be detached from our ancestors has long long history in America — most of us came here because it offered something better than where we were — but curiosity about family history seems like dangerous subject to label as racist.
Is it still racist if my mom decides it is ONLY safe to ask white people this question, and decides anyone else is more likely to be offended than have it to be a nice conversation starter...
Can see how someone might assume they’re getting special treatment - but not here
Can see how someone might assume they’re getting special treatment - but not here
We ask that allll the time
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