A video by content creator @its.nisharenee is trending after revealing she experiences racism within her own family.
In the short video, which has circulated widely on social media under hashtags such as #racism, #biracial, and #mixed, the young woman explains her family background and why she has little to no relationship with part of her extended family.
She identifies as mixed-race, explaining that her mother is biracial—half Black and half white—while her father is fully Black. According to her account, the disconnect stems from rejection by members of her white family, which she describes as rooted in racism and an unwillingness to accept Black relatives.
Generational Impact of Racism
The video also touches on how racial prejudice within older generations can ripple forward, leaving younger family members disconnected from their heritage and relatives.
She clarified that she does not believe all members of her white family are racist, noting that she suspects many younger relatives may not even be aware of her or her immediate family’s existence. However, the absence of any relationship has shaped her identity and sense of belonging.
The only white family member she says she knows personally is her grandmother.
Online Reaction and Broader Conversation
The video has drawn strong reactions online, with many viewers praising her honesty and courage, while others shared similar experiences of family rejection tied to race.
Social media users have described the story as a powerful example of how racism is not only societal but can also exist within families, affecting identity, mental health, and intergenerational relationships.
“Such a tragic incident, but the resilience of your mother is in you 🙏🏽,” one user commented.
Her story adds to a growing body of personal narratives being shared on digital platforms, where younger generations are using social media to confront and unpack complex issues around race, identity, and belonging.
