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Race Ebonics – Different names, the same people!

All around the world, proud individuals of mixed ancestry, heritage, religion and heritage define and identify themselves that are particular to their country and culture. Some of the words are offensive but they do not in any way reflect the ideas, aims and principles of the Beyond Identity family. We are people because of other [...]

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Beyond Racial Identity

No matter where you are in the world, at some point or the other you will be accosted with an idea, a thought, a concept or a word that designate a distinction between people either based on race, color, creed, religion or belief. More often than not this serves as signpost of brewing and growing [...]

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Mixed Race, Pretty Face?

Eurasians may possess genetic advantages that lead to greater health and enhanced beauty.  Actor Keanu Reeves and supermodel Devon Aoki have more in common than fame, fortune and good looks, both are also part Asian. Known in popular culture by the Hawaiian term hapa (meaning “half”), people with mixed Asian and European origins have become [...]

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