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Race: Black Mixed With East Indian

Race: Black Mixed With East Indian

If someone is mixed in this way then which race are they? How do people refer to someone mixed in such a manner in your country? Are they treated better or worst socially because of the mix?

Indian East Mixed Black Race

Here in Trinidad they have a term for them called "Douglas", mostly their features are East Indian and their hair more African-looking although in some cases you cannot really tell they are mixed. I am not sure if they are treated better or worst socially but in a country that loves mixed people I am sure they are somehow "accepted" more although I am sure some won't because of the rivalry between Afro and Indo Trinidadians.

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Name: Blindian

Comments: They are known as "Blindian".

Source: Urban dictionary

Indian East Mixed Black Race

I am not sure if there is a specific name used, I suppose it would vary in different regions of the country. I suppose mostly they would be referred to as bi-racial. Which race are they? Both I suppose. But then most people are mixed blood of some kind. As for how they are treated, that also would be a varied response. I know there are people in every country, of all races, that do not accept those who are different and who have disdain for those of mixed race. On the surface, socially, I am sure they would be treated just fine due to all the emphasis on political correctness. If there is bias and ill feelings I think it would be manifested in a more subtle manner. Most people I know and associate with would celebrate the diversity. Personally, I enjoy getting to know and associating with people with diverse heritages. I love learning of the different cultures and backgrounds. I make my judgments on a person's character and actions not the blood that runs through their veins.

Indian East Mixed Black Race

Name: Azizah

Comments: Hi, I am "Blindian" but I don't look it. My skin is medium brown and I have black type hair. The only desi about me is my nose. I would say it depends. If you look more Indian, you are treated better by other Indians. If you look more black you are treated different. Indians and blacks tend to put each other on a scale of how light or dark their skin is (here, in America). So that also contributes. I usually don't tell anyone I'm blindian until I get into a conversation with a desi and they ask me how I know things about culture and words. Most don't believe it is possible since there are strict "invisible rules" about marriage. In some families your expected to stay inside of your race. I just want to let people know, it does happen and that they shouldn't be ignorant. I feel, my experience is that Yes, I am treated different. I am treated like I'm not Indian by some. But by my family and a few Indian friends, I am treated equal. A few desi people I've encountered refuse to accept me speaking Punjabi so if I'm on the phone with my mom or something and at school, I have to speak low or face taunts.

Race: Black Mixed With East Indian

Name: Kim

Comments: Well I am black and eastern Indian I recently discover my ancestry after a long misunderstanding of family told its "native" American not that that is bad its just finding others like myself is hard. I have a maternal grandfather who is Italian and Mohawk and then my paternal grandfather is eastern Indian where, I just know India. I have black in my family, but was raised bi-culturally. I want to meet others like myself for familiarly. I don't have a problem with any race its just I am not considered "black" enough because of my hair, nor am I "Indian" enough because I don't know the language but some times I get stares of curiosity but don't speak on it.

Race Black Mixed East Indian

Name: Simran

Comments: I am also Blindian". I get treated pretty fairly from both sides, I have lovely brown skin and long beautiful hair, I cant say from who because both parents have nice hair and skin but I can say I am shaped like my black side.

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Name: Kim

Comments: WOW, I am impressed with some of the responses. I do however feel isolated a little because of my cultural diversity either its just uncommon to hear and none wants to get to know one another being black mixed with east Indian or I haven't got the first clue as to where to go to meet other blindians as I have just found out today?