“People are asking for proof” – 26-year-old WWE star responds to fans questioning her racial identity

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She said that a lot of people have a hard time accepting that she is mixed, and the debate resurfaces during the Black History Month.

“I do feel like that is always crazy every year when this month (Black History Month) rolls around and people are like, ‘Why are you calling her Black? She’s not Black.’ Or other people defending me and stuff. Why would I lie about that?” she said.

She added that people ask her for proof of her racial identity, and despite her sharing it, they still dismiss her heritage.

“I just think it’s ridiculous. I get a lot of people that are asking for proof. Like, ‘Oh, prove it. Show me a picture of your dad.’ Then I do, and they’re like, ‘He’s mixed. He’s not full Black.’ I’m like, why would I lie? Why does it matter? It always baffles my mind every time people start finding out again,” she said.

The WWE star said that she understands why people might get upset if she said she was a Black woman, since she didn’t have the experiences they did. However, she added that she never claimed that she’s a Black woman but has always said she was mixed, which should be accepted.

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If you use quotes from this article, please credit What’s Your Story? With Steph McMahon and give an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.

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