An interesting article from Canoe

A thought provoking article on interracial couples. Does one HAVE to marry within one's own race for the sake of not diluting the gene pool and ethnicity of one's race? Or are we, as a human race, finally moving forward to that point in time when there will have to be something more to divide and segregate us than the colour of our skin?

When you were dating as a teen, what were your parents' view on dating outside of your race or religion? While my folks were always polite and welcoming, and really had friends with all sorts of people when we were growing up, there was always an underlying understanding that the preference for our future mate would be a Trinidadian first, then a black one after that. This is not to say that they treated my girlfriend (an Arcadian descendant) with any disdain or malice. Simply, they wanted the family name to continue with the family traditions and culture.

DW has more than convinced them that "Trini" is a way of life, not a genetic marker. :)

Ciao.