#representation: biracial

[ghostieboii]

Helloo Sherlock & Co fandom, this is the only time I'm contributing anything I think lol. I love Joe he's my favorite character and I'll definitely never hear from him again but it's okay I'll keep his spirit alive through the power of not shutting the hell up about him

and uhh I'll put my art I've done under a cut so this post isn't too annoying to scroll past lol

[matt0044]

I dislike how some fans claim Marinette’s “not biracial enough.”

I never bothered with my mother’s Jamaican heritage or my father’s Latvian heritage. So it never felt off that Marinette took more after her father in looks and home culture.

And I get that representation matters but… there’s more than one kind. Isn’t that what it means to… represent?

I apologize in advance if the post comes off the wrong way. Not exactly a public speaker…

[stickybasementobject]

Misconceptions:

You know it occurs to me that in today's world Boris Karloff would as a quarter Indian biracial actor probably be called woke casting? Not that this is a widely known fact. But in regards to him playing such roles as Jekyll and Hyde, Mycroft Holmes and nearly Cagliostro and Bluebeard. Don't believe me? Look at the reaction to actor Rupert Laight as Isaac Newton in Dr Who. Even in some more left-wing circles. It's coming to something when an ethnic actor gets less grief for such casting in the early twentieth century than one in the modern age?

I've also seen him wrongly described as a white actor doing yellow face as Fu Manchu. Not that such portrayals were ever forgivable of course. But another example of the fact that people are quite ignorant of racially mixed actors having had a presence in the history of media. Just look up the name Acquanetta as another example. See image below.

Just a few short words I wanted to get off my chest on the matter. (-;

[rosetyler42]

I wanted to di a bit about representation here. I kinda find it funny I have Lucy and Simon watch Sesame Street when I don't think Drac would particularly LIKE Count Von Count very much in a similar way to his problems with Kakie and Count Chocula. But I think the twins seeing someone that reminded them of their dad would change his mind a bit. Somewhat inspired by that "It's important to expose kids to vampires at a young age" post and various posts talking about how representation doesn't have to be perfect to matter.

New sketchpad so having to relearn how to photograph things again. XD

@lovelylivelyv @heartsong1994 @deathfangirl9 @hotelt-resurrection @black-ak9 @speedygivermusic @moraromorita

[diaspoqueer]

Post 100: Tehn's Choice

Airyn De Niro

Airyn De Niro is the daughter of actor Robert De Niro and model/actress Toukie Smith. She is Italian and African-American. Airyn is an aspiring model, voice actress and future counselor! She came out as a trans woman in April 2025! She/her pronouns!

[sarcasticsweetlara]

As we watched Queen Charlotte and in one episode we see Agatha saying her children had moved continents away I really hope that if we are lucky to get more than six seasons we get to see Gareth being Biracial.

Blasian (Black/Eastern Asian or Black Southeast Asian or Black Arabic or Black Indian) Gareth or Black latino Gareth (because yes people, black Latinx people exist and it's time they get representation) or Black Oceanic.

I don't care if anyone says there's too much people of color, there are thousands of movies and shows where you only see white people as leads and POC and especially black people are represented only through stereotyped roles and that's fine?! Everyone deserves to see themselves represented.

[fivepercentgodsandearths]

I need some clarity on some things. Not saying there aren’t any but I’m not seeing any 5%ers publicly addressing the divisive comments made by rapper lord Jamar about brown aka Hispanics 5%ers like he’s done to those like my Godbrother & enlightener Sunez Allah with this whole FBA scam shit that many black folks have adopted. I was a hip hop fan of his & the group bran Nubian in the early 90s & next to Rakim, Big daddy Kane, PRT… he played a part in inspiring my journey with knowledge of self. But throughout the years of getting the knowledge for myself, growing and evolving I can respectfully say that the things he’s said about Brown brothers & sisters who happen to be 5%ers like my brother Edward Sunez Rodriguez is NOT right and exact. If you know who the original man is and you know your lessons as well as the science break down to universal flag, you would know that he or anyone black or brown or 5% is in error of their ways if they think like him. I also don’t think people go from being righteous to being racist or bigoted or jealous or haters over night. These are traits where no matter your tribe, ethnicity, or nation have laid dormant or hidden in your character flaws. That’s how savages and bloodsuckers of the poor move. Not those who are all wise and civilized & know that “original “ means “Original.” And righteous person means righteous and not religious. Tariq Nasheed started this scam with putting black folks from America and outside the country against one another. Playing on the issue some of them have with one another. He then jumped into hip hop which you’ve never seen him being highly invested in doing with his attacks against non American blacks and brown brothers and sisters. Some of you fell for it and now it’s either manipulated your mind when you should have been wiser than a man who has a history of hustling and con manning off others people fear or character flaws. If your civilized through knowledge of self or your from NY, you really have no excuse for allowing an outsider of the culture you started (music) or home where the 5% started come and divide you. Tariq Nasheed and those who carry this mentality show and prove that a Devil who looks like you in your own community, our community can cause trouble amongst our/your own people. If you are a 5%er and you aren’t speaking out against people like this, no matter how long you’ve known them or how long they’ve had knowledge of self… you are not your brothers or sisters keeper and the lessons you’ve carried for years were just for show and tell and to recite like many gang members recite their literature laws but don’t follow. We call that a hypocrite or in Chicago we called it false flagging aka being something your not.

Sincerely, King Kamal Allah

[bloodbatty]

Y'all we need more interracial couples representation. If you care.

[oingus-boingus]

Seeking some help from fans of Garth Nix's Abhorsen/Old Kingdom series.

I posted this fanart of Lirael inspired by Nico Parker (ignore the misnaming in the post) to the Abhorsen subreddit.

There's a user there who is claiming that I've done wrong in how I've drawn her. They claim I've done POC a disservice by raceswapping.

I attempted to defend myself and my rightful pride in offering a fanart of mixed-race Lirael on a subreddit where that's severely wanting; Lirael is mixed-race: Nico Parker is mixed-race.

They seem little able to back up their critique and claims and go on a bit of a more than inadvertently self-deafeating and hypocritical tangent (seriously, even if you don't contribute, it's worth looking at for entertaining bafflement).

I don't feel in the wrong or seriously upset with my art (ike at all) but this was an irksome and downer start to my morning (insert a begrieved "but it's Christmas!!!!").

I'd appreciate any comments you might be able to add, any rebuttals, support, or conversation that might otherwise help this post be about something besides silent supprt for this dude's argument (they keep getting up votes, even if they're balanced with downvotes).

Anyway, tldr tear this fool apart.

Also here's the fanart in question:

[wahlpaper]

Radio Silence Review

Radio Silence by Alice Oseman

CW: Suicidal Thoughts, Abusive Parent, Animal Death, Underage Drinking, School Stress, Depression, Arson, Death Theeats, Toxic Internet Culture, Stalking, Unhealthy Weight Loss, Positive References to Harry Potter and Scott Pilgrim, Anxiety, Racism, Queerphobia, Classism, Fire Injury

5/5

I've wanted to read Alice Oseman's Radio Silence for quite a while, but it was the most recent season of Heartstopper that motivated me to read it now. If you're familiar with Oseman, you might know that all of their stories are set in the same universe. You may also know that they don't always connect to each other. I had assumed that Aled (a character in the Heartstopper comic and Radio Silence) was renamed Issac for the show. When I realized his story was very different, I looked into why. Aled was left out in hopes that Radio Silence will get an adaptation. So, if you were wondering, you do not need to be familiar with Heartstopper to understand and enjoy Radio Silence. The story takes place after and is very much its own thing!

In Radio Silence, Frances Janvier is head girl of her school and achieving top grades. She's on track to go to Cambridge, but she's been missing out on a fulfilling social life because of it. The only two things she does in her free time are art and listen to a podcast called "Universe City". When she accidentally finds out that she knows the anonymous creator of the podcast, she starts to help with the show and get close to him. This is Aled Last, a depressed boy with an abusive mother and a missing twin sister. Time spent with Frances allowed both of them to embrace their true selves. Unfortunately, the problems in Aled's life may be too much for their friendship.

Being used to Heartstopper and Loveless, both by Oseman, I was unprepared for how dark Radio Silence was. While no main characters die, there are feelings of hopelessness and fear that can affect a reader. It's the first book I've needed a reading break from since Jennette McCurdy's memoir. In addition to the topics I've already mentioned, this book covers racism, single parent-hood, mental illness, flaws in the education system, suicidal thoughts, toxic internet culture, and stalking. The topics are all handled quite well, I just wish I had read a content warning going into it. For me, it helps to prepare for what I'm about to read instead of going in blind. All reading needs are valid!

The thing that drew me to Oseman in the first place was their inclusion of asexuality. While you do not need to be ace yourself to write ace characters, I do see it as a nice bonus. Being ace, Oseman tends to include that rep in most of their books. Over the course of Radio Silence, Aled discovers that he is on the asexual spectrum. It's something he's afraid to share as he doesn't know how others will react. I've had this same fear every time I've started being interested in someone new. Seeing realistic representation of my identity will always feel rewarding.

Oseman is great at writing varied and authentic queer identities. Aled is also into guys and potentially gender fluid. The podcast he creates often pulls from his own life and the main character of it is gender fluid. Frances knows she's bisexual before the book starts. She doesn't get a romance arc in this book, so it's not a big part of the plot, it's just a part of who she is. There's also a gay character and a lesbian character. Queer people flock together and it's clear that Oseman knows this.

I think that Radio Silence is mostly written very well! The pacing allowed the book to take up many months and feel like it. Every mysterious part of the story was revealed at the right time. The characters were all complex and interesting. The messages all got across. What I struggled with was how Frances was telling the story. Though it's all from her point of view at some time in the future, this feels uncertain and inconsistent. It's as if sometimes she was just describing it in the moment. She was also annoyingly repetitive at times. I think it would have worked better if she was either an unreliable narrator or if it was all in the present. It wouldn't need to be present tense, but lines like "I would always" or "I never saw [person] again" could be left out. There's always going to be something a book struggles with and that's okay.

Radio Silence is not just a must-read for Alice Oseman fans, but a great book for anyone upset with the school system, wanting a friendship love story, or looking for a serious read that turns out okay. If you decide to read it you'll be treated to bits of the fictional podcast, fashion ideas from the characters, and lots of queer rep! If this sounds like a book for you, trust your gut and pick it up!

[diaspoqueer]

Post 99: Biracial Representation

Alexandra Shipp

Alexandra Shipp is an actress known for playing Storm in two X-Men movies. She is also known for the YA queer romance Love, Simon (2018), Straight Outta Compton (2015) and Barbie (2023). Shipp is also a singer and identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

[corythesaxon]

Reminds me of how me and my cousins are treated for being mixed.

Credit: @pet_foolery

[simpofhans]

My arts of a retelling of Swan Lake with biracial Siegfried and light blonde Odette <3333 (with some design of Odile too)

[parsnippety]

Friendly reminder that people with brown skin can have naturally blond hair. And that one person's hair can be multiple colors.

[silverlovesmadi]

white women know this, they’re just playing dumb

white women are always like “more strong kickass female leads!” and when i say i want to see a black female love interest who is allowed to be girly and fall in love they give me weird looks and say that i’m supporting gender stereotypes and heteronormativity but what a lot of white women don’t get is that black women we’ve had hundreds of years of having our femininity ripped from us, of being deemed unworthy of male (especially non-black male) attention. black women in media are never allowed to be the “cute” ones or the love interest, we’ve always been the “strong kickass street smart woman” trope that white women want so badly. so basically if a black girl says she wants to see another black girl fulfill the role of “love interest” there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that and it isn’t a hindrance to feminism

[afriblaq]

Did you know that white people make up only 7% of the global population? This thought-provoking question was raised by Yaya, a biracial woman, in a viral social media video. She shared her surprise that so many people, herself included, were unaware of this fact. Yaya reflected on how such a small percentage holds disproportionate global influence, stressing that white supremacy persists not because the numbers support it, but because it is actively allowed. Her video sparked widespread conversations about power, privilege, and representation. If Black people are the global majority, how can African people, both on the continent and in the diaspora, unite to dismantle white supremacy and build a more equitable future?

@pastperfectwithyaya