A mother in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA, shared her experience of facing cynicism and racism caused by her black child Zavied and her albino twin brother Zakari. Dorian Johnson, 25, revealed that strangers often question whether Zavied is adopted rather than her biological child based solely on the difference in their skin color. She speaks out against the daily racism she encounters as a black mother with an albino son, in hopes of raising awareness and ending discrimination against the child. I have albinism, like Zavied.

Dorian explained that when she is seen in public with her sons, people will look at them differently, with some even asking if her white son is a adopted or not. These constant judgments have hurt her deeply as a mother. She considers it a negative reaction and doesn’t like people judging her and her son based solely on skin color. Dorian becomes defensive in such situations, as she considers it a form of everyday discrimination and racism.

She shows anger and sadness when people assume that her sons don’t look like twins, although that’s obvious when you look closely at them. Dorian believes that people should not judge others based on appearances and make hasty assumptions. She emphasizes that the boys are happy and healthy, and that’s what matters. People should not judge children based on their skin color.

Dorian feels that people still don’t fully understand albinism, especially the fact that black people can also get albinism. She considers it a blessing and feels lucky to be their mother. She believes it’s important to raise awareness about albinism.

Zavied and Zakari were born on February 11, 2018. A few days later, doctors informed Dorian and her partner, 28-year-old Michael Steppney, that Zavied had the most common type of albinism known as albinism. albino skin and eyes. This condition affects about 1 in 20,000 people worldwide and results in hypopigmentation in the skin, hair, and iris.

People with albinism usually have fair skin and white or golden hair. The condition is inherited, and if both parents carry the faulty gene, there is a one in four chance their child will be born with albinism. However, in the case of non-identical twins, only one child can inherit the faulty gene from one parent and develop albinism.

Dorian, who works in a clothing retailer, said: ‘When the doctor sat down to tell us about Zavied, I immediately burst into tears. She knows she will have to teach him to love himself for his difference and uniqueness, and she anticipates it will be a challenge. Dorian also worries that Zavied might face bullying from other kids at school due to his differences.