Tag Archives: racial identity

“Am I Black or White?”

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

August 19th–I was sitting at my laptop when Elanor came over, dressed in her gymnastics uniform.  I glanced up, half hoping I could finish my tweet or my facebook comment–or whatever it was I was doing–before she was ready to … Continue reading →

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Reverse Culture Shock–Where did all these white people come from?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Expat Bostonians

I was torn whether to post this.  Discussing race always has the potential to be offensive, especially coming from a white person.  However, one of my biggest goals for Expat Bostonians has always been to be honest about my expat … Continue reading →

Posted in Assimilation, Culture Shock, Identity, North America, Travel by Continent, Country, US | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments