Growing up Bi-Racial in Canada. What does “bi-racial” even mean? Well, the good ‘ol Oxford Dictionary defines it as an individual who is “concerning or containing members of two racial groups.” A caucasian mother, Black (biological) father. Check. Okay, if we’re still using the antiquated term “race”, then sure, if the shoe fits, right? I’ve been called a lot of other things growing up bi-racial in Canada: Mulatto; Black; Cafe au Lait; Mocha; Mixed; Oh and my favourites, nigger, mongrel, coon, blackie. Funny, I was never mistaken for being ‘white’. Might have been something to do with my darker complexion, full lips, and curly hair. Might have something to do with…