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This conversation took place between me and my son, Harry who is 3 years old.
Child: Mom, guess what? We are brown.
Adult: Yes, son, we are brown.
Child: Some people are white too.
Adult: Yes, some people are white.
Child: Dad is black.
Adult: Dad is brown just like us, we are African Americans.
Child: Mom, Dad is black, you’ve seen him!
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This conversation took place while me and my son were watching “The Scorpion King.” My son has a very light complexion with hazel eyes and blonde hair. We are the same complexion and his father is dark complected.
Child: Mommy, is “The Rock” African American?
Adult: Yes.
Child: Really?! (in pure disbelief)
Adult: Yes.
Child: Am I African American?
Adult: Yes, baby, you’re African American.
Child: Are you African American?
Adult: Yes.
Child: Is Grandma African American?
Adult: Yes.
Child: Is Daddy African American?
Adult: Yes.
Child: He’s REAL REAL African American!
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