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My Blur Moment: Barack Like Me
When a roommate asks a Black-Japanese woman if its hard "to be her," it prompts a reflection of what does it mean to be from two cultures. Yumi Wilson has her answer. What is yours when you get that question?Read More »
2 CommentsToys Like Me
Looking for multicultural toys that reflect your family makeup? BLUR's got you covered with sources of toys, dolls and books for the rainbows that are our families.Read More »
2 CommentsMy Blur Moment: Answers in a Shoebox
As Kevin Sheh grew older, his outlook on his Albanian "roots" changed from curiosity to innocent pride. Then, years after his father’s death, he came across an old shoebox—its contents helped answer questions that had haunted him all his life.Read More »
1 CommentsMixed and Proud of It
In the six years since the U.S. Census allowed Americans to check more than one heritage box, more and more people are proudly identifying themselves as mixed race. BLUR examines the trend and asks if this is good or bad.Read More »
1 CommentsMy Blur Moment: The Power of a Smile
The first day at a Taiwanese school was a challenge for "American girl" Kamala Kirk. Her mom offered her an advice: Smile! Despite the first day tension, the advice worked and Taiwan did not seem to be so bad after all.Read More »
0 CommentsAdoptions From the Heart
Adopting cross-culturally is a pure act of love. But these families realized early on that love is not enough. Education plays a big part in helping the children bridge their American lives with the heritage of their parents. They share their strategies for building successful multicultural families.Read More »
0 CommentsAsk an Expert: Black Hair Help
This white stepmom to a three-year-old African American girl needs help in doing her hair. Click here for answers.Read More »
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