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As a descendant of slaves and slaveholders, I embody uncomfortable incongruities — just as America does. There was a Strom Thurmond-esque artificiality to this cry for racial purity. Southern patriarchs made an art out of objecting to what was happening under their own noses — or pelvises. As history would prove, human urges, whether violent or amorous, inevitably muddy lines, and master-slave rape and coupling produced many mixed people.

In regards to race, this past year has been a nearly-unprecedented catalyst for conversation, especially when it comes to the roles that race plays in personal and romantic relationships. The movie " Get Out " created many of those new conversations, leaving audiences in awe and opening new opportunities for black filmmakers and actors in horror movies. Recently, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made royal history with their engagement. Despite the happy occasion, there were the inevitable trolls and the prince and his bride-to-be were forced to open up about the "disheartening" criticism of their interracial romance. Early in their relationship, Harry was even forced to defend Meghan from those who were making racist remarks towards her.

Photo y Leah Flores via Stocksy. This question has been derided by some as unfair so much for the tolerant left! Why should it matter, they posit, if love conquers all?