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[quote=Anonymous]Black Americans do have a distinct culture that people from other countries do not share, even if they have similar physical features. I had a boyfriend in college who was from Kenya. Well-educated, upper-class, went to boarding school in England, and had a British accent. He had a hard time when Black peers insisted he conform to their notions of Blackness (which were very American) to be accepted. He didn’t and wasn’t. Your daughter may have cultural traits that are more similar to the girls she’s friends with. Let her enjoy them. There’s no reason why she should “fit in with the other Black kids” unless they are kind and accepting. What are your concerns? Are you afraid she’s seen as an Oreo, or that she won’t have support or understanding when she faces racism? [/quote]
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