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1nOnlyAde
Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« on: November 29, 2007, 01:19 AM »

What is up with all the funny treatment towards people that are mixed with Nigerian and another nationality? I happen to be mixed, and all my life I have noticed the stigma surrounding bein of mixed heritage. People, even family, treat those of us who are mixed differently. In my experiences people automatically assume you don't know anything about culture, cuisine, language, history, etc.
Is there anyone else out there who has experienced this?
britgirlee (f)
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #1 on: November 29, 2007, 02:03 AM »

hi

ive actually done a topic on this  or very similar check it out 'do british born or other have african values',,, Wink

with regards to being mixed race I feel it is not looked at any diffrently in this day and age, unless you are living in a very rural area with people living in the dark ages or very uncomfotable with themselves and feel it necessary to show there ignorance,

As you are a grounded person and totally comfortable with your mixed race and african values the best thing to do is not try and convince any one , they will SEE LOOK AND LEARN FROM THE PERSON you are and your actions without you having to utter a word Wink
wendymanda
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #2 on: November 29, 2007, 02:14 AM »

When you say mixed heritage is it the same as mixed race?
1nOnlyAde
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #3 on: November 29, 2007, 02:24 AM »

Well, kind of mixed race, but not really. My mother is a mix of mostly french and american indian with some black american and my father is Nigerian.
1nOnlyAde
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #4 on: November 29, 2007, 02:28 AM »

Britgirlee, you have made a good point. However, I don't live in a rural area. I have always lived in metropolitin areas. Its the same thing everywhere I go. I don't know if its me, maybe i am sensitive. That is why I posted this topic, to see if anyone else has the same experience. By the way, I am not really mixed race, just mixed heritage. thanks
wendymanda
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #5 on: November 29, 2007, 06:06 AM »

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britgirlee (f)
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #6 on: November 29, 2007, 08:06 AM »

Quote from: 1nOnlyAde on November 29, 2007, 02:24 AM
Well, kind of mixed race, but not really. My mother is a mix of mostly french and american indian with some black american and my father is Nigerian.

American Indian  Black American , Nigerian, are all diffrent races Undecided 

Race
definition one of the major divisions of man kind
Group of persons etc regarded as one of common stock  posterity of 

Little oxford dicionary

Heritage

what may be inherited i.e inherited cultural influence or tradition

Little oxford dicionary.

I am correct in my description however you have contradicted your self in your poster and have shown confusion and somewhat opened up issues within yourself as determining your actual ethnic background culture etc? Opening yourself up to criticism on the site
Quote from: 1nOnlyAde

link=topic=97432.msg1729043#msg1729043 date=1196299720
Britgirlee, you have made a good point. However, I don't live in a rural area. I have always lived in metropolitin areas. Its the same thing everywhere I go. I don't know if its me, maybe i am sensitive. That is why I posted this topic, to see if anyone else has the same experience. By the way, I am not really mixed race, just mixed heritage. thanks
.

I think you need to get some form of grounding and confidence in who you are before you critique others as it comes across on here that you are the one who actually has the issues be happy with who  you are girl  your mixed race and  heritage learn the diffrent cultures and enjoy your life
britgirlee (f)
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #7 on: November 29, 2007, 08:23 AM »

Quote from: wendymanda on November 29, 2007, 06:06 AM
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I have given a definition of the two  Wink
iice (f)
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #8 on: November 29, 2007, 09:04 AM »

Depending on where you live/stay/go, there are different 'treatments'. . .although some places have similar treatments
1nOnlyAde
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #9 on: November 29, 2007, 12:31 PM »

Britgirlee, thank you for taking time to respond. While I acknowledge that the definitions of 'heritage' and 'race' you have provided are accurate, I feel that the context in which they were related to my situation was a little off. Nigerian, and black american are not major divisions of mankind. I don't think that the 'major division of mankind' I fall into is any different from any other black person.

"I am correct in my description however you have contradicted your self in your poster and have shown confusion and somewhat opened up issues within yourself as determining your actual ethnic background culture etc? Opening yourself up to criticism on the site"

In response to this statement, I wish to assert that I have displayed no such confusion. If you carefully read my original post, you will see that the question I asked was aimed to find out if anyone else has had the same experience that I have had. I used phrases like 'in my experience" and "i have noticed". I never critiqued anyone,  Just asked a question.

I think its funny that you are telling me to get confidence and grounding. I won't even respond to that because it is senseless to "prove" yourself to a stranger, who makes assessments about you based on what they have read in the Little Oxford Dictionary! No offense.
britgirlee (f)
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #10 on: November 29, 2007, 09:33 PM »

acknowledge your response , however I think its best left for others on the forum who reply to give  their personal views, have fun on nairalnd girl and see you around the forum Smiley
mamaput (f)
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #11 on: November 30, 2007, 08:38 AM »

1nOnlyAde  it has always been like that but people will deny.
They will never let you forget you are not really one of them,
It its yourmum that is Nigerian its worse for you they will think she  is a prostitute.
I bet a lot of people ask you who is white (mother or father) that question has a lot of meaning beheind it,.
1nOnlyAde
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #12 on: December 01, 2007, 12:08 AM »

Mamaput, my dad is Nigerian and people always ask me "Where does your dad live?" and I say "He lives here, in the US." Then they will ask "Where does your mom live?" and I'm like "um,  she lives with my dad?". So many seem surprised that my parents are actually married to each other. My mom is not white, but she if very very fair, like Mariah Carey's complexion, and she has wavy/straight hair, so a lot of people think that she is a white.
mamaput (f)
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #13 on: December 01, 2007, 08:55 AM »

you seeask your self why they ask. am sure they think you are one of those lost children that do not know their dad.
I have to admitt they are many like that,
Be you here or in Nigeria , there is no difference, only in the questions
1nOnlyAde
Re: Mixed Heritage Nigerians
« #14 on: December 01, 2007, 05:48 PM »

Yes there are. One of my classmates who never knew her father just recently found out that he is actually a Nigerian. I've met so many illegitimate children with Nigerian dads.
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