Why do some people think that I’m black when my skin is lighter than most black people?

[Anonymous]

[ProbablyClueless]

Maybe you have some other features that look African

[BarryLiverstone]

People judge with their eyes. But skin color doesn’t matter.

[Asker]

They don’t think that you’re white if you are any sort of brown shade.

[BarryLiverstone]

But being white shouldn’t matter. Do white people get a better seat on the bus?

[Asker]

I’m just saying that people don’t normally think that you’re white if you are any shade of brown.

[BarryLiverstone]

Strangers can only judge based on sight. Unless you shared documentation that says different.

Like I’m mixed, but strangers assume I am white. But like it said I still live today as the same life whether my skin is light or dark. My skin doesn’t control my life

[Anonymous]

It’s obvious. Black phenotypes. Masculine features

[Asker]

So you look like a dude if you’re black?

[SmokinAces2000]

The funny thing about that is I see so many masculine looking white women.

[Asker]

@SmokinAces2000 I’m not saying that some black women don’t look like dudes. But they are making it seem like that black is the only race that a woman could look like a dude.

[Opinion Owner]

Thick , masculine features. Masculine nose , broad shoulders , small eyes

[Opinion Owner]

I bet u envy pretty skinny lightskinns

[Asker]

Did I say that I was black?

[Asker]

Use the right term if you’re going to use a slur.

[DrPepper12]

Depends how much you stand out I guess. Lots wypippo?

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

You don’t look white so that’s why

[Asker]

Ok there aren’t other races that are brown but they aren’t black?

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

You are very obviously not white or Asian so people just assume black

[Asker]

That’s dumb if you’re Hispanic, Indian, or middle eastern you’re black which you’re not black.

[Asker]

And Indian people are Asian if you look at your map and know your regions.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Lady, you’re complaining about racists. Do you really expect them to know the difference?

[Asker]

Like you all are the dumb ones who can’t tell the difference between an African person and a person from India.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

Yes, that’s my point. Racists are stupid

[Agape93]

How should we know what others think or why

[blackeagle007]

I can’t see that

[hello4433]

Now I'm curious how you look

[SmokinAces2000]

What race are you?