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My Son Doesn’t Know He’s Black
You know, my little boy has no idea he’s black. He sees that his skin is darker than mine—I’m lighter—and he knows his dad is white, but the deeper implications of his skin color are lost on him. He’s unaware of the prejudice and the history tied to being a person of color in this country. Concepts like the slave trade, Jim Crow laws, and pivotal moments from the Civil Rights Movement are still foreign to him. Events in Ferguson, McKinney, Cleveland, and Sanford? Just names on a map to him. The phrase “black lives matter” doesn’t resonate, and he has no clue that people can be treated differently because of their skin color.
But I know that won’t last forever. I’m certain that as he grows, it will be made clear to him that he is different from his parents, and he will come to understand that he is, in fact, black. Once he hits grade school, he’ll be learning about black history every February. He’ll discover that the freedoms we enjoy today weren’t always a given, and that our multicolored family is a testament to liberty in every sense.
As he uncovers the struggles of the past, he’ll also learn about the incredible achievements that have emerged from those who dared to live extraordinary lives. He’ll hear the stories of courageous figures like Harriet Tubman, the determination of Rosa Parks, the inspiring leadership of Martin Luther King Jr., and the trailblazing spirit of Jackie Robinson. He’ll learn about the laws that were enacted, the progress made, and the freedoms we now cherish. He’ll see that while we’ve come a long way, there’s still a journey ahead in the fight for racial equality and understanding.
Right now, my son is blissfully unaware of all this. He’s just a kid who enjoys using different crayons to draw the skin tones of the people he loves. To him, love and trust aren’t confined to a single color; they’re qualities bestowed upon those who earn it. Even at his young age, he gets that love and trust are what truly build relationships. They can bridge divides where hate and fear reside. Love can be a powerful force, healing wounds and fostering unity.
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In summary, my son, who is unaware of his black identity, will eventually learn about the historical and social implications tied to it. For now, he understands love and trust beyond color, embodying the potential for unity in a divided world.