Having worked for the U S Census Bureau, I believe surveys containing questions that are indirectly getting to peoples belief systems, without setting them off is an artform that needs to be mastered. Data collection through social media and personal interviews are the best method for accomplishing an accurate conclusion. The significance of this study is that biracial people have a story to tell that isn't being documented. Along with their increasing numbers, it's becoming increasingly more important. The cultural significance of the Third party,is hearing their voice will lend to a better understanding of how we can overcome marginalization. Empowering biracial people to overcome poverty and discrimination will be a roadmap for all. It will also help biracial people contribute to their societies in a positive, meaningful way by allowing them to be all that they can be. I'm beginning to write a book and make a movie in 2022 and carry out this project in the fall and spring semesters of 2022/2023.
Passing, “what am I?” the Million dollar question. I like to reframe it ‘who am I’.? Biracial identity is caught between polarized identities of White and Black. Biracial identity is not allowed to exist as it’s own entity in our societies. That’s changing as our numbers grow. The importance of having a label or being categorized so that other people are comfortable with our presence. Being marginalized in America is a major problem for people like me (non-white), and not self identifying, or having a group that defines our identity, allows the establishment s in power to dictate our identity as to whether it’s positive or negative and it’s usually diminished so that they look better. I am a part of a group of ‘Others’ with the same problem, and I am trying to tap them and unite them through a commonality to communicate with each other and identify as a homogeneous group. This identity will be subject to change… but it’s a start.