Dear Latinx people who use the term “White-Passing” to describe themselves: White-Passing is not a race.
We “Latinx” people need to get clear about our personal racial identity. We also need to understand the difference between our individual racial identities and the political utility of our collective identity: Latinx. Otherwise, we’re going to perpetuate lateral oppression in addition to the harmful fragility of not having a solid understanding of our race.
I understand refusing to be identified as part of the oppressive racial group, but as the brilliant Black feminist Lutze Segu says, “How can you be my ally when you’re avoiding your whiteness?”
Please note that I’m not addressing Black-mestizos/Black-Latinx because they aren’t confused about their racial identity.
“White-Passing” is not a race. It’s a toxic commitment to run toward or away from whiteness.
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