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Humans of the Islands - Manuia Fruean
My full name is Manuia Fruean. I'm 23 years old and I was born and raised in Sacramento California. My father is Samoan and my mother is Caucasian. I was born in my home - my father delivered me because my mother went in to labor so fast. He watched his mother give birth at home many times so he wasn't afraid to do it himself. His name 'Eugene Fruean' is on my birth certificate as the "Doctor" who delivered me.
"Most Polynesian people would describe me as "Afakasi" which means Samoan and White. It's kind of a joke for not being full Samoan but it's never bothered me. We live in a society where everybody wants to fit in. Instead, we should stand out and embrace our differences." @manumental
Do you have any treasured memories of growing up with two different cultures between your parents?
I never really considered my Caucasian side as a culture. I hope that doesn't sound ignorant but it almost seems that people only recognize me for being Samoan.…more