Growing Up Multiracial | It’s COMPLICATED!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- It took me a long time to figure out that my family wasn't exactly the same as most other kids I knew. Today I'm sharing my experience growing up in a multiracial family.
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Their dad followed the love of his life into the ARMY. From now on, when I don't get a text back, I'm dropping him, that's it.
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you got it wrong actualy two way trafic should be!
@C RD Modern men don't go after a women due to fear of being misjudged and falsely accused since everything is toxic and offensive. Back in the day, there were real ladylike women to chase unlike now. And you said modern men don't know what they want. Who said women are the primary focus in their lives? They do know what they want and that is not to risk it on a woman!! You brought it on yourselves with your stupid feminist agendas. Don't cry, deal with it!
@@DiandraStarShine lol you got soo offended and blabbed about nothing!
If a man did this in 2020, he would be called a creep for following her into the army without her consent and abusing her personal space. And that's why we don't hear these fairy tale love stories anymore.
Omg if 2 teenagers never fell in love we wouldnt have had Sister Sister 😩
There would have been Sister Sister, just with different twins or someone playing a duo role.
The Holy Experience well they had made that show because of tia and tamera, without them they wouldn’t have had the idea
In the show their biological father was caucasian and mother was african
elvaosita FRRR
@@holyexperience1976 there would not have been sister sister. The show was made specifically for them
Their story is more romantic than The Notebook
Ok, let's not get dramatic now. The notebook made me cry for hours
RheRheSmily lollol same!
Regardless of Tia's parents skin color they produced some beautiful children..
Produced HUH?
More "because", mixing it up makes for some very pretty people.
The part where your dad followed your mum.. 😍😍😍🥰😢💕💞
Imagine if your dad didnt follow your mom...we wouldn't have such humility and smiles on earth...THANKS DAD!!!
Beautiful statement 💖
@@alemarie239 Or no Sister Sister
Chantaya My grand mother told me the same thing thanks for the info
True😂😂
At least her dad was allowed to follow her mom back then. In 2020, he would be in jail for stalking and abusing her personal space.
Oooof, when you said “I knew something was wrong because of the reaction around me” I felt that. 😨 I’m biracial - white mom and Guatemalan/Mexican father- and I heard it all, too. People are rude AF!
When I said other way around I meant My Dad Is White My Mom Is Mexican lol
Do you mean like brown mexican, black mexican, asian mexican, or white mexican? I'm asking because hispanic is a culture and Latino/Latina is an ethnicity and mexican and guatemalan is a nationality. And you can be any race and be Hispanic or Latino/Latina. Oh and I forgot, hispanics and Latinos are some of the most mixed race and biracial people ever.
That doesn’t automatically make you biracial. There are black latinos, white, asian etc from all around south & central america
It’s sad that as black people we have to talk to our children about racism .. Racism shouldn’t even exist .ALL PEOPLE ARE EQUAL !
Black people in the West precisely . We don’t do that in all black nations like where I come from in Ghana 🇬🇭. I only knew about racism at 22 years old while schooling in Cyprus and then Germany. I have. Mixed son who is 9. Am more aware of racism now so I teach him not to pay attention to society and be him , embrace his both of his roots
But see that's the problem, whites parents talk honestly to their children about racism, the average black parent either does not discuss it at all or lie about it and that is the sad part and your comment is a perfect example if we are all equal why discuss it at all.
only thing is blacks are just as racist or more racist than whites. just take a look at hate crimes in america. as well in todays world there is a lot of racism towards whites because of what other people did in the past.
yes 100%
I'm glad your dad followed her😅 because you're such an inspiration💕💕
I'm glad too! Thank you, darling ❤️
Kui Kenyans everywhere 😂😂
@@rayray8137 Inabidi 😂
@@wamaitha6022 Kenya eehhh kenya oooohhh Kairetu well done.
Beautiful statement 👩🎓💖
Oh Tia, I love how transparent and honest you are with everything. ❤️❤️❤️ You don’t live in a bubble and I am here for it. !
She would be an amazing politician!
Love her
@@zunefsu87 Sure, actor is your basic liars, exactly the same as politicans
I love her sense of humor. How she can laugh and have others laugh with her. I believe that's true happiness she has within her. God bless you Tia.
Searching thanks YOU should know!!
I’m also biracial, with a black mother and a white father. So this was amazing to hear!!! And I’ve always looked up to you guys on Sister Sister and Twitches because I felt like you!!
Tia, I have a gorgeous 22 year old biracial son who’s always been proud of his black/white Spanish background because I always taught him that GOD made all of us unique and beautiful like all the flowers, we all come in different colors, different shapes, different mixtures, and in the end we all belong to his garden because we are his creation. I honestly believe that racism is synonymous of ignorance, lack of values, education and love. 🌹
By Spanish you mean from Spain right
I love hearing about your upbringing. Thanks for being so transparent.
Tia's Father was really a cool good looking guy back then .
preach!
When I first saw the twins on television I didn't know they were biracial.
Me neither. I thought they were two beautiful black girls. They are more beautiful as they have aged, inside and outside.
Fender 1960 me either 😂 they are very phenotypically black.
elizabeth brown lmao what the hell are you talking about. I said I didn’t know they were biracial either. They are very phenotypically black, meaning they have strong black features. 🤦🏽♀️ not that they’re not mixed
Like many shows today with mixed actresses, they seem to give them more same color patents and avoid that truth. (KC Undercover is one I remember from Disney.
Me too! I used to think they were black
THIS IS A MOVIEEEE!!! Your parents have to make it!!! 😭
I was just thinking the same thing!
I love how you articulate your experience without blaming or putting down others. Racism is nothing more than ignorance and we have to give up adding so much significance to it. Thank you for being so generous with your story.
Wow. I absolutely love your perspective, you seem very emotionally intelligent. I agree when you don't relevance to something you know is bred from ignorance, it won't control your life.
Um Tia...... Can y’all make a movie about your parents’ love story? That’s adorable! 😅
And have the McClure twins play the younger version of you and Tamera. 😁
Unfortunately, Tamera said their parents were divorced on The Real... that part of the movie would be sad...
@@Anthony-fu6cl Oh I didn't know that.
I, know right!!
That's okay. That's just how life is sometimes. But the whole story or most of it would still make a beautiful movie!
I really found this informative. My girlfriend's children are mixed and I'm finding information to learn and share. Thank you for this.
I always wonder who are the people who dislike these types of videos
losers
I am biracial too. The difference is, I am very light skinned. My daughters (5 & 6 and also very light) asked why my dad had different colored skin than us. Thinking quickly, I said, because if we all looked the same, the world would be a dull, colorless place.
Thanks for sharing
Jay Says I have never seen a black person the same color..........ever !!!
Why you cannot explain to the baby that people come from different places and have different colours?
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Peaches Kong THIS
I grow up biracial with a black and white family and I can say I've had problems of identity and race in my home But I' was loved And respected
Being loved and respected is very important!
I don't even know why you put this out! You making to much out of this, when in reality you no-racial people always had it easier, from slavery to now. A whole lot has not changed. The sad thing about it is how our own black people seem to gloat and adore light- skinned women, especially in the media. And In also notice how the magazine and advertisement is leaning toward the ugliest and blackest "real African." Although I know there have seen the most gorgeous African features that used to be in magazines. They basically do not even show African American models anymore! Is this some kind of back lash? As if to imply, "So, you want black?" Then, we'll give you the most ugliest blacks we can find!" So, stop it! We know what the industry is up to! And it is highly disrespectful and racist!
@@shirley9529 u talking to her?
ofc ppl respected u what do u expect?
Yeah the world will label you. On both sides but who your parents raise du to be is the ONLY you you need to worry about!
Their dad sounds like the most romantic goofball. Makes me envious. I never knew my dad
🙏🏾
you and your siblings should do a whole talk about this
Your dad followed your mum? Wow! How I wish a guy would love me enough to follow me 🤔🤔🤔
Watch out that could get creepy quick
@@picsoritdidnthappen665 it's not creepy if he's attractive
if you are Christian and love God, I will follow you and perhaps marry you.
Lol a man is supposed to lead not follow the female it should be the female following the man.
Long gone are the days where men actually PURSUED women. Today men act like it’s effort to call . Women are expected to pursue and us in all our feminist stupidity do just that . Thank God I traded in that mindset to acquire one of worthiness. You say I’m what you need then prove it ! .... Anyways, married to the man who climbed over hills to get me and I couldn’t be more grateful .
Tia is really InTouch with reality. Refreshing to see
Yes totally agree
Nubian Rose honestly 💯
Unlike someone else
Tamera is just as amazing. She faces racism of her own because she's married to a white man. Sad thing is its her own that discriminates her as if she doesn't belong. It's like she's reliving exactly what her mom been through
@@hsr19901 i think people's problem with her is the way she denies that her White husband has says some racially insensitive things
And what do you mean by "here own"? Shes White & Black, so both races are "her own". But something tells me that comment was about Black people
this girl has not aged. absolutely gorg
This is so sad that in 2019 we are still talking about racism.. We need to evolve...
It needs to be talked about. Pretending it doesn't exist wont bring resolution.
Evolve? We need to encounter _another _*_MONOLITH._*
{Yeah, it's a 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY reference.}
Slavery ended like 160 years ago.. This country was built on genocide and slavery.. HOW could race not be an issue??
@@mundaneamazing >>> _Built_ on _genocide and slavery?_
Juliana Poda because it’s STILL VERY MUCH HERE!!!!
you did a huge service to both races with this video thank you such a beautiful person in and out love you and your entire family
@Major Key Yes! All the different races is what makes the world so beautiful and interesting.. God knew what He was doing.
@@Zee_C Amem
@Major Key The Bible never mentions race. Why is that?
@@nonino1644 It mentions "Horites" biblehub.com/topical/h/horite.htm
@@Zee_C Amen!!! Well Said!!
Thank you for sharing Tia, you're so inspirational ❤❤
Tia, honestly when I saw the title I thought "Oh, an attention seeking video". However, when I started to watch the video, I was encapsulated by the beauty and love of your parents story and also ashamed of how racism shaped and affected many of your family's experiences. I truly apologize for prejudging and being ignorant before even watching. I realize how attitudes like this just adds to those negative experiences. So thank you for helping me to check my own biases that I didn't realize that I had. You matter and help make a greater difference than you know. Thank you for sharing and again, please forgive me.
I swear the title doesn't deserved this video! The content is great!
Shouldn't have prejudged.
@@lisacox3750 it's something that we do naturally, apparently as you are doing by being passively aggressive and judgmental at the same time with your response. I actually checked myself, so your comment is really unnecessary. Thanks anyway.
I absolutely love your personality..it’s like a warm hug and sunshine wrapped all in one.❤️🤗
Wow your parents were so attractive back in the day!! Genetics came through😭
Hey Tia! I would LOVE if you had a sit down with your Mom. We've seen everybody but her. You guys always talk about how great of a women she is... Share the Greatness!
Her mother doesn't want to be on camera. She's mentioned that about her before.
Yes I remember Tamera saying the same of their mom. I completely understand, I'm not famous and have never been comfortable being in front of a camera Lol
Miss Darlene will NEVER do a sitdown. I think her childhood experiences traumatized her and she has forever shunned the spotlight.
@@osimeon00 Why assume that about her mom? Trauma has nothing to do with many people not liking to be on camera. Same as many different likes and dislikes with different people. Also if you're assuming that because of her growing up black it still means nothing, many black people who've grown up during her generation very much enjoy being on camera
Great people some or majority of times are hidden like hidden treasures ....a diamond in the rough
You're parents were ahead of there time as far as dating♥️
that's because radical feminists weren't born yet!
I remember seeing the twins on TV and it was the first time I had seen myself reflected on tv. My mom is Black, and my dad is White, my sister is a year younger than me, and people called us twins. When sister sister came out people started calling us Tia and Tamera. Love y’all!
The rail roads always segregated the towns. They still do!!!! Its called redlining
Miy'Ka El Lovai I never thought of that. It makes sense.
@@jbrown6773 back when Africans were integrated into white schools the teachers and staff wud put a line of red tape down to separate indigenous africans from european caucasians
@@RegentDeMarquis005 burn the bs book your getting info from ...to start european caucasians ...wtf ...ohhh and btw how it works is the first gen from whatever country comes here ,,,,then your born here regardless of color ...your american get it
@@dudedude869 I'm the first american. My ppl are aboriginal starters of the galaxy.
@@dudedude869 caucasians and chinese mongolians ARENT THE MOUND BUILDERS.
I never thought about how airlines enforce racism through finance and how that correlates to race. Great observation Tia and thank you for this!!
It happens when you’re checking luggage also.
The Shea Berry That's the difference between you reaching adulthood and not knowing and it being part of an 'every day black experience'. But when an ordinary Black person tries to express those differences in treatment they are labelled as being perpetual 'victims'.
Jenny Jerome rightttt!!! We say this all the time. Then we’re complaining 😭😭and bringing race into everything.... when race causes lots of problems in our daily lives. Now it’s like ohhh wow I never knew.
Schools too!
@@alyciacooper2 8
Thank you so much for sharing this, Tia. It brought tears to my eyes when you mentioned that Cree said he was afraid of the cops. It’s so sad that he feels like that. It’s also such a REAL feeling for him to have in today’s society. You and Cory are doing a great job with him. Just keep the conversations going. 🙏🏾Also, your dad sounds amazing and it seems like he and your mom did a great job of showing you all unconditional love despite any racial issues ♥️
They haven’t aged a day. I remember watching them on this Disney movie twin smth
I loved hearing your story, Tia! I have a white mother and a black father. I grew up in an almost all-white environment (besides staying at my grandparents’ house on weekends) so it was so interesting to hear that there was a whole group of mixed kids that you hung out with when you were young. When I was in elementary school, racism was directed at me from both other students and teachers. My complexion, my hair texture, and my curvy body type were always picked on and I never felt attractive or good enough. I transferred to a very diverse school for my middle school years, which is where I met the wonderful man I’m engaged to now... and he also happens to be biracial, lol! I love to hear stories of how other mixed-race people grew up. Thanks for sharing. ❤️
The fact that your Dad loved her so much that he followed her? Wow. Their love story is priceless 💜 Okay I got soo teary when you started talking about your son! Thank God both you & your son immediately told your parents what was said to you guys & was able to get advice & feel safe! It shows how great of parents you have + you and hubby are that as your son (and you as a child) was so open to go speak to your parents, as ur son did as well 💜 Love this video!
WHATS SO SAD IS THEY ARE NOW DIVORCED. I NOTICED THAT YEARS AGO ON THE REAL, TAMERA WILL ONLY TALK ABOUT HER MOM AND TIA SO MUCH ABOUT DEIR DAD. I WASNT SURPRISED WHEN SHE EVENTUALLY MENTIONED THAT DEYVE BEEN DIVORCED FOR 4YRS NOW.
fisola akinwale they’re still married...what kind of people deliberately spread lies?
@@pressplay7114 they're not married, tamera said on the real that they divorced 4 years ago.
@@joannasaadati8810 thank u, @pressplay needs to stay informed. U need to get ur facts right b4 coming here to say rubbish.
@@fisolaakinwale2021 Yup. I could actually tell before Tamera confirmed it because all of her and Tia's recent stories about their parents don't include both at the same time.
Wow Tia this was so transparent. I commend you for sharing this. Thank you for being vulnerable enough to share your experiences. This was very humbling to listen too.
Oooh...the whole Cowry love description got me teary, that’s the sweetest thing ever Tia! 😭😭😭🥰
I'm so glad that she is highlighting this point. My white friends and my white husband has never been told how to behave when dealing with police officers. Black men really do have a different experience.
And black women...
April Underwood you stated the obvious that has been going on for centuries. We all know this already,
@Lucid Dreamer you are right, that's it! just be respectful & follow the officer's directions; keep ur hands on the wheel, hand over license if asked, skip the profanity, etc. it's common sense! i'm Latina & I've always known this. yes, enough with this racial divide, just stop it people!!!
uhhh sorry april thats bs i was taught at a young age how to respect authority etc and to this day still get nervous if pulled by a cop and im a vet so dont go there cuz everyone i know grew up that way
@Lucid Dreamer she's talking about the difference in conversation. White people might talk to their kids about police but their race doesnt tie into it. Black people have to talk to their kids about police AND their race and how to interact with the police as a BLACK person.
Thank you Tia for being so honest. As a black woman I appreciate you making this video.
Roberta Benson you being a bw or you’re referring to her as one bc she’s biracial?
pink rain me as a black woman. It’s nice seeing a biracial women be so honest about the reality of interracial marriages and her experiences as mixed child from a white father and a black mother.
Roberta Benson it was very refreshing. i wished that all biracials mixed with black were the same. to admit what they are and be happy with it. it’s still beautiful! i believe we are all God’s beautiful children who have spaces made specifically for us all and it’s ok.
they have such a beautiful family 💕🙂
Auset Ausar it doesn’t matter how they view themselves.. biologically it took two diff races to create that person, they are biracial. black americans are the worst when it comes to talking about race 🤨🤨
when you mix blue and yellow, you don’t get just yellow or just blue.. you get a new color that came from both. trans ppl don’t feel like they are the sex they were born as, and yet they still are no matter how they feel. it is what it is
@@pinkrain @Most black people don't understand racism, but we do understand the pain and terrorism that comes from it. Even Tia feel uncomfortable saying the word racism (being called a nigger was weird)smh, she thought she was exempt.
If you are so knowledgable about racism why don't you explain it? Funny how her father didn't explain racism to them before they experienced it, because it is their system and they overstand it completely. I heard it said that P.O.C. do not choose white partners, whites choose them based on their ability to go along with racism, and I have never seen this logic fail. True love (smh) that's why her sister had to trick that white man into marrying her.
I feel like I'm first cousins with Tis and Tamara! They are such a memorable part of my teenage years. Love these stories, keep them coming
Could relate to this video so much ! My mother is a beautiful dark skin woman and my father was such a incredibly kind white man who passed away. My boyfriend is black and I so understand what you are saying and I’m so glad I watched this video made me have some comfort :)
something satisfying about seeing biracial girls with a man that's the same race as their momma....
Anyways god bless you and your family~~
😭 this spoke to my biracial heart. I saw a lot of racism when people looked at my parents. Of course I had my own experiences but seeing how they were looked at taught me a lot.
Omg my blood boils listening to conversations like this; but Tia's fun personality helps me get through the convo🙌🏿
You are too sensitive. Try living in the 50s.
@@osimeon00Because I have respect for Tia, I will not tell you how I really feel, therefore I'll just keep it simple and say: "ppl like you are the problem." Now bye!
@@Tam... 👏👏👏
@@Tam... nobody cares about your feelings. Why are you making this about you. Now bye bitch!
@@Tam...
I wanna hear yr thoughts. I'm thinking mine are similar
I love how you shared this. I am also biracial, my mom is Italian and my dad is black but their story is kind of heartbreaking however, I never knew it because they always made me embrace my ethnicity. I’m so glad that I experienced the journey. #biracialsisters
#MixedUnderstood
What was their story heartbreaking
First time watching your channel. Followed you over from your interview on The Breakfast Club. Was surprised I had never heard you interviewed before. Love what you shared here. Felt genuine, clear headed and amazing. Thank you so much for sharing, Tia♥ Yes, I sub-ed.♥☺♥
Back then love was extremely strong and this is the type of I looked for and found. It seems to be so rare to find love that very unconditional and true.
Your parents' love story so beautiful Tia, thanks for sharing.
Wow!!! Thank you so so so much for sharing your story!! It feels so good to be able to have someone that can relate to ME and I relate to THEM!! In tears!!
I bawled when you talked about your dad following your mom into the Army. Love. It's so beautiful.
Sister Sister was such a big part of my childhood. It’s great watching your videos all these years later
I simply love this !!!! As a biracial I needed to hear this
I never knew they were biracial till I saw this clip and had to find this out. When they played SisterSistet I just saw them as two pretty teenager girls. So she really has seen both sides of the fence.
No such thing as biracial. No such thing as white ppl or black ppl
@@c.calliecoleman1531 I did too. My grandmother is admixed and ppl think I'm mixed. I have to melanated parents and I look just like tia and Tamara and Taj mowry
@@RegentDeMarquis005 I was going to disagree but I see where you're coming from. Everyone has the same amount of melanin making cells in their body.
@@camdentowe5803 yeah some.more than others. I dont have curly hair I have kinky hair. But I'm lighter than alot of Indians. Working at the international airport I saw alot of ethnicities
This was such an interesting video! As a Canadian Biracial woman not only are the dynamics different between having a white mom and a black dad, but also from just being raised in Canada with Canadians… When I hear things like this it makes me feel resentful towards white Americans. Canadians are not like this, so separated and race focused!
It really makes me have to reach for forgiveness and make a conscious effort to not feel spiteful towards Americans for putting people of colour through this! Thank you for sharing!❤️
It was at a Canadian airport where I , a Jew, who immigrated to Israel, was "randomly" searched. My Christian friends were the ones who told me that I was pulled aside after the Security person stared at my Star of David necklace. I was 60 years old at the time. I am quiet and not disrespectful. I was told that it was random, but this was repeated in 4 other airports in the US.
Each time I was told that it was a "random" search.
It's always beautiful hearing your story and to hear you share about your experiences. Love truly is the most powerful thing!! Your parents proved that!! I love how your mom is a descendant of the Bahamas... God bless you!
So important ! I am biracial Mexican and black and I have a very extended family my step mom is actually white and my dad is black and I have seen discrimination of ridiculous heights towards my farther it’s so important influencers talk about their experiences with race! Thank you!
I think you should say you are BIracial & bicultural. "Mexican + black" statment said that white Europeans are the default in Mexico. This is false. Spanish is a European language; foreign to these shores as English = all immigrants
History states: there would be no Mexico without black people.
blacks won the war against spain to setup Mexico. The 1st mexican president was black.
90% of all slave ship docked in Mexico so even BLACK American roots came from Mexico.
we need to move forward with correct truths in the future
cinnamonstar808 majority of Mexicans are Native American and white. Blacks are a very small minority. Come to California most look like white people with dark hair.
Isn't it crazy that we have to have this conversation?
nah crazy is the stupid peeps on both side wont let this shit go seems theyre not happy unless everyone is unhappy like them ....all i can tell you is we are all one race we all want love acceptance and to matter ...skin color is a detail like a big nose or small hands doesnt mean shit dont let anyone on any side limit you or tell you otherwise just be you ...who your freinds are or who you love is your call based on their character etc etc
Yes its very sad😭😭
@@dudedude869 but when your 5 no one should teach their kids that someones skin is bad. Thats crazy. Its all taught. It sounds easy when you're an adult.
yes! It's "verucht" i.e. crazy in the German Language. (Tia and Tamera Mowry were born in West Germany!)
I know especially in this day. And age.... The Hatred that society has for other people is astounding......and ive been a big fan of urs and ur sister since sister sister. Ive always loved watching ur movies and know ut u tube videos and ur families....
The Mowry family were true role models for my twin sister and I. We loved Sister, Sister, and how loving and compassionate people and Tia and Tamera were, on and off screen. We learned about their biracial background because it was incorporated into the last episodes of the series, and it opened our eyes to some real issues they faced in their lives. It didn’t matter to us that they didn’t look like us because they were good people. It is sad that we are still having this conversation, but I commend you Tia for continuing to be a good role model to your son and fans and ensuring that the conversation is steered in a positive direction. Thanks, Tia, from a fellow twin and forever fan! ❤️
Tia, it’s a blessing you had the parents you did and that they showed love to each other and to you kids. I see a lot of inner turmoil in biracials who grow up with one parent or parents who aren’t together and showing that interracial love.
You're so gorgeous......this video is a very inspirational and heartwarming.
From one mixed girl to another- you’re rocking it! We love you Tia!
This is why I love you Tia! You are so honest and real!
I'm also a product of a mixed race marriage...you described everything I've experienced. Thank you, nice to know my feelings are not unique and I also thank you for your honesty.
Hearing about your son's experience at camp, and him telling u that he's afraid of the police broke my heart. You'd think in 2019 racism would be done, but it keeps spreading like a cancer. Blessings to u and your family❤
@Livanjka21 exactly.
It's difficult because racism was embedded in American law. You can change laws but not minds.
People say society repeats itself.
I can totally relate. I remember my mom (biracial) picking me (seemingly white-ish) up from school one day. the new teacher telling her "the child can only be picked up by her mother"... I will never forget my mom's face, a mix of anger, sadness and exhaustion when she told the teacher she was in fact my mother. It was the first time I've ever noticed, however was also clear to me that it wasn't the first time it had happened, sadly wasn't the last either.
Wow omg is your a white?
Dad
Yes, my dad is white.
Tia, I adore you and Tamara!! I loved watching Sister, Sister and thought you two were so contagiously sweet and funny. I love learning about you and how you handle life. You're inspiring and wise and kind. Thanks for sharing your experiences, I'm certain you have helped so many people.
Thank you for addressing this topic! Such an important one it is. Your parents love story is beautiful.
I always had that same feeling as you of not fitting in with anyone. It's a lonely feeling and it's nice to know we aren't as alone as we sometimes feel.
It breaks my heart that you had to have the race talk with your son at such a young age. I pray that one day we'll no longer have to worry about these issues.
Tia thanks so much for sharing your story! I can relate in so many ways, as I am biracial. My father is white and my mother is black. I definitely experienced many of he same things you did growing up! Like you said "LOVE HAS NO COLOR" and my parents endure a lot of crazy things choosing each other, but they are still happily married after 31 years together!
May OUR god continue to bless the union of their MARRIAGE that he bonded together!!! Blessing 😊
🙏💜🙆
If we don't talk abouts it how do we expected change...I love that your speaking about it. You speak your truth..
The moment I started watching I had to finish it. What a great human being you are. God bless you.
💕I'm so happy that you were able to tell this story. I'm also proud of you Tia. Thank you for sharing and knowing our story. 🖤😊 It's interesting that you and you sister are the same race, yet living two completely different lives and raising different children. God Bless your Journey.
I’m not biracial but I can relate in a way being Ethiopian born in Ethiopia and raised here in the U.S by foreign parents. I’ve always felt different and didn’t know where to fit in growing up in two cultures. It’s always nice to hear from others that have experienced similar struggles. Thank you for sharing this with us.💕
Honey B You’re so beautiful
wanda Shivers aww, thank you hun.
I think my parents tried to hide racism from me and my brother growing up as much as possible by ignoring it. My parents moved into an all white neighborhood with my older sisters and they faced a lot of racism because of that.
When me and my brother came along, most of the white people left and other races moved into the neighborhood.
Me and my brother went to an all white private school, I liked the school from nursery all the way up to kindergarten. First grade is when I was thrust into the real world and I got my dose of racism when one of my friends introduced me in the morning just before class to his mother and she freaked out and yelled at me right in front of the whole auditorium of students. At the time I didn't know the meaning to some of the words she was using or why she was so upset at me and her child.
I was confused and embarrassed at the same time. I also had my friends that I knew since nursery have their older siblings telling them not to play with me or parents out right threatening to take their kids out the school if teachers didn't stop their kids from interacting with me. This caused the school to eventually kick me out.
Sadly, when I came to a predominantly Black Public school 2 years later I faced racism from Black kids who didn't want to play with me because I dressed white and talked white as they put it. It was rough growing up not fitting in because you don't meet the social norms that society places upon people.
I don't fit into just one box, I was brought up in a diverse family with a very open mind. I feel sorry for those people who live in a bubble and can't open their closed minds to new ways of thinking.
I'm sorry you had to go through that with such ignorant and sick people
this is so sad smh people are disgusting. this makes me wish i never had kids because this just brought tears to my eyes.
I always wonder why being a diff race offends...what did the persons genetic make up do to u? Racism is illogical
YOUR ALWAYS GOING TO HAVE TO FACE RACISM !! EVERYONE DOES !! BLACKS ARE RACIST , WHITES ARE RACIST, CHINESE ARE RACIST. ECT.. ITS BUILT INTO US ALL !! ITS HOW WE DEAL WITH IT !! ITS ALL PART OF LIFE !!
@@anthonygholston2468 me too but I know she. Probably the most beautiful kind understanding person you could ever be around
"Love has no color" hell yeah!
You truly grew up to be a breath of fresh air. Keep up the good work 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Your parents story is beautiful... I've always loved you and Tamera growing up..
What broke my heart was when you said your parents talked to you at around 5 yrs old and now here you are having that SAME talk with your son. Thats how many years later?? And NOT A SINGLE THING HAS CHANGED. Racism just disguises itself in different formats throughout the years but hate will remain the same. Sad. God bless all of our beautiful melanin wether latin, black, etc... we are all beautiful and should be treated equally. 🌻
This was such a beautiful video! Thank you for sharing your story Tia! 💜
Tia, your video gives me hope and breaks my heart at the same time. I'm truly sorry, your parents had to have those conversations with you, and you have already had to start having them with your son. Your capacity for love and understanding is so beautiful.
Tia's outfit is so bomb 💣😍😍😍 I love a good neon color
Me too, girl! Thank you ❤️
I have a track suite that's in the same colors 😍!
Ebony Daniels I was thinking the same thing. 💕
Right?! I usually don't even like Neon. She looks awesome in it!
This literally touched me 😢😢😢😭❤. Thank you Tia
It's always nice to know other people went through the same thing. Thanks for sharing your story! :)
I grew up watching them and I’ve never thought about race when I see them I just see adorable twins ❤️💜💙
@Bd from the 213 I agree lol
Bd from the 213 what country are you from? We still have much racial tension due to our history. Slavery, Jim Crowe, and the Civil Rights era wasn’t that long ago.
@@happywone1570 In my opinion, I think that other countries don't have the same issues like America does. Therefore they look at us like we're crazy. For example in other countries, they're not concerned with race but of course, no country is perfect. Do you know what I mean?
@Bd from the 213 Every country didn't legistlate apartheid aka Jim Crow. 1910 is when racism was born.
No Nino you sure it wasn’t when the Portuguese introduced chattel slavery for west Africans in the 1400s? You sure 1910 is the exact year racism was born?
You handled this very well. Spoke truth to power in a objective way.
Jamel, you are right she handled it very well, because these topics can go very wrong and because of how gently she handled such a touchy area for some biracial people. She didn't alienate anyone Black or White. Kudos to Tia, I rather enjoyed this, hence look at the positive responses she is getting.
How is she speaking truth to power when she's just telling her life story? Lmao seriously y'all need some mental help.
she's speaking truth to power by telling the woes of racism...an integral part of her life story. don't be obtuse because it's an option. be a little smarter.
she did.
I love how she loves and honors her husband. Their love story is so beautiful, God bless their marriage and family.
Thank you for sharing real-life issues, Tia. Your parents have such a beautiful love story. They have also overcome so many challenges. Have you thought about writing a book or script about their story? It could inspire a lot of people.
I pray one day we all just love each other ❤️ your family is beautiful 😘 thanks for sharing
The part about your son breaks my heart. If I’m ever a mother I will make sure my kids are loving to everyone
I completely love the way you started this video!! So much class love ya! 💯💯😍
Omg this is the sweetest story!! Your parents are amazing!!
Hi!!!!! T! 😍😘. Your story makes me love your family more. You are so beautiful and love your spirit.
One of my favorite videos on this channel! Thanks for sharing your story ❤️
I think this probably the coolest image of you going!! You and your twin sis are truly beautiful!! 💖
Thank God for True Real Love. Look what it spawned Two Beautiful Talented Ladies Tia & Tamera. Love her for speaking her truth.
I'm from Miami, I can totally relate to the division of the " classes " by the tracks. Sounds like Biscayne Blvd.
Overtown
@@jay9young87 You think so ? If so, that was really a struggle. I was thinking about Little Haiti and Morningside.
Exactly! First thing that came to mind