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My Biracial Son Loves Me Because I Have “Blak Skin” (Among Other Reasons, I Hope)

by Dewan Gibson
Letter from 6-year-old to Dad saying "I love you Dada because you have Black skin."

I wrote an article for Scary Mommy a few years back that discussed how my tribe of Lightskins are free to choose their own racial identity. The piece went semi-viral and led to my appearance on Al Jazeera’s The Stream. Anyhow, my 6-year-old wrote me the letter pictured above. I’m thinking he’s ready to run with The Blacks.

-Dewan Gibson

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2 comments

A. May 23, 2019 - 4:19 pm

Your kids are a blessing!

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Dewan Gibson June 2, 2019 - 3:06 pm

Most days:) Thank you!

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