Friendships even turned into relationships. I've had boyfriends of many races, even a few losers who wanted to go out as long as their friends weren't watching. Overall, though, I've openly and comfortably dated guys who shared my interests. I couldn't have cared less what color they were. I still don't.
Love is only one color.
It's taken many years, but I've realized I don't have to make a choice. I can embrace and nurture my ethnic heritage without sacrificing the friendships of others. Although I'm not the spokesperson for my race, what I can explain about what it means to me to be black is just as important as what they can explain about themselves. The stereotypes and myths about black people are out there and can't fully be addressed here. I'm not naive.