BLACK AND WHITE

I am from an interracial marriage of a black father and white mother. I applaud all couples who have the courage to stand up to the ignorance and blatant prejudice that still flows through our country. My parents were married in 1961 and had the same, if not more, obstacles. Racial identity was never a problem for my two sisters and me. Yes, we were the only black children in our elementary school in Ventura County. Yes, we were always asked if we were adopted when shopping with our mother. Yet we had the privilege of being raised by two loving and liberal parents. They taught us not to look at skin color (though others may) but to judge people for their qualities and unique personalities.

MIRIAM ROSEMOND

Culver City