Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

i am a light-skinned black man. i have indian in the family. not only do the kids of mexicanos have the brown skin, some do, some also have the features of african-americans. you know we come in all shades, features, hair texture.

Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

Mexico along with most other Caribbean and South American Countries received a large portion of African Slaves like America did. So they aren't all that different from you and I.

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Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

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Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

Because some hispanics originate from black people too. It's almost classified as white hispanic and black hispanic and you are probably looking at puerto ricans when you see what you see because they tend to be darker and their hair is sometimes more coarse.

Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

to me they dont

Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

Mexican children do not look like African American mix children...remember the hair is different, and the color of the skin too

Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

Personally, I've never seen a mexican that looked like a mixed black person. I have seen Puerto Ricans that looked mixed though.

There isn't a lot of african blood in Mexico.

Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

maybe there was a ****** in the wood pile or their case cactus pile....

Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

Some theories say we all came from Africa.

Not ALL Mexicans are as you described. Some Mexicans can actually pass as being Asian. Their eyes are a bit slanted.

In the end, the truth is, that we are ALL one people.

However, I don't think Mexicans look anything like mixed blacks. They look mixed Indian, which is what they are.

Maybe you mean Puerto Ricans. Some do look like mixed blacks, and it's because PR had a huge population of slaves, which mixed with the Spaniards.

Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

Slavery of Africians was also found in Central and South America. As a result, many Hispanics carry the physical traits of the African people. You'll also see this trait in many middle easterners and northern africians.

Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

I am not sure, but I have a son who is bi-racial and every one think he is mixed with mexican or native american. He is mixed with african american.

Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

True, many mexicans carry african genes and therefore sometimes some of the children have some african characteristics. In mexico their is only one race, "the cosmic race" which incorporates all three major roots spanish, indian, and african. Since mexico was such a huge country and had a greater population, as compared to Puerto Rico, that is why the distinction is not as visible. But yes I have family members that look black and some that look spanish, while others look straight indian or middle eastern!! anyways, we can all thank Spain for this beautiful mixture found throughout latin america.

Why do some mexican children look so much like mixed african-american children?

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