Biracial Blues

Ariel's profound and authentic memoir, Biracial Blues, demonstrates the pain and confusion society imposes on anyone who doesn't fit a "look." She takes readers through the process of healing from emotional trauma as a biracial child. Born in the early 90s, Ariel was born to a Puerto Rican mother and knew nothing of her father-save that he was Black and his name was Gregory. In her community, being biracial was uncommon. Standing out in this respect led to a childhood battle of isolati