Stereotypes have always grouped people into various racial types. ‘‘You are not black; you are a boriqua; you aint no moreno’’ (Santiago’s Puerto Rican friends 183) is a statement that portrays a stereotype that is common among the Puerto Ricans, which is characterized by one’s behavior. This form of characterization calls for a big question – What is a black and white behavior? The whole concept feels wrong when answers begin to arise. Moreover, the typical American culture basically doesn’t really care about one’s behavior as opposed to one’s skin color. With respect to the two varying race classifications, a mixed race individual is always in a dilemma while trying to classify himself or herself. From my own point of view, a mixed-raced person should not care about the stereotypes, and accept all his racial backgrounds as his. Though challenges, in form of discrimination, might arise, leaving behind a racial identity, for the purpose of ‘‘fitting into a particular society’’ is considered a sin to me.
Santiago, Roberto. ''Black and Latino'' Essence Magazine
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