Why are “White“ women doing this?

#pretendian #racefaker #findingyourroots #ancestrydna #dnatest #nativeamerican #africanamerican #familystory #genealogy #hiddenstories #history Race fakers, culture vultures and pretendians refer to individuals who falsely claim to belong to a racial or ethnic group different from their own. While it is important to note that race faking is not exclusive to any particular group, it has been observed that instances of race faking are more commonly associated with white women in academia. Why is this?! Want to support this project? Want to rewatch any of “Finding Lola“? Here’s the series: Watch the Episode 1 that started the whole journey: Watch Episode 2 here: Watch Episode 3 here: Watch Episode 4 here: -------- Come join me on a new docu-series that explores identity, racial tensions in the South during the 20th century, and the unique experiences of those who historically called Louisiana home. My name is Danielle Romero, and all my life, I have romanticized Louisiana. Growing up in New York, it represented a place where I could step back the sepia-toned life of my great grandmother, Lola Perot, who died before I was born. Now, it was time to go back to Louisiana--although I had no idea what the truth would be or what questions to ask---who was Lola really? Who were we?