Keywords: biracial, multiracial, multiethnic, diversity, Fair360, formerly DiversityInc, peer relationships, workplace, work force, diverse, what to say
Along with the presidential candidacy of Barack Obama, who is half-Black and half-white, comes the question of the year: “What are you” It seems mixed-race or multiethnic people are being asked this question now more than ever before.
What are you What is your nationality Where are you from No, where are you really from Which side do you feel more These are all questions that can be perceived as offensive because they make assumptions rather than demonstrate authentic, intellectual curiosity.
