Racism Against Multiracial and the harm that causes to people. /CUNSURIYADA 2DA DHINACA KAGA SOCOTA

Racism against multiracial people is often invisible, but the harm is deep. Many grow up hearing they are “not enough” of any group — not Black enough, not white enough, not Somali enough, not American enough. This constant questioning of identity becomes a quiet form of discrimination that follows them everywhere, shaping how they see themselves and how the world sees them. The pain becomes heavier when it comes from within their own communities. Multiracial people are sometimes told they don’t “look like us,” don’t “belong,” or don’t “understand the struggle.” These messages create identity wounds that last for years. They force people to choose sides, hide parts of themselves, or overprove their culture just to be accepted. This is not just racism — it is emotional and cultural erasure. Yet despite the harm, multiracial individuals carry a powerful strength. They learn to navigate multiple worlds, understand different perspectives, and build bridges where others see division. Their identity is not confusion — it is richness. It is resilience. And it is a reminder that belonging is not something others give you; it is something you claim for yourself.