Why is it if you have one black parent you are considered black regardless of the race of the other parent?

Why isn't Obama considered white or even mixed race but only black?

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breeyaaa · 26-30, F

most people just say mixed

Harley4Life · M

@breeyaaa nope. Most say black. When have you ever heard Obama referred to as mixed? Extremely rare

breeyaaa · 26-30, F

i’ve heard it. when people are mixed, they are called mixed. you only pay attention to when they’re called black. @Harley4Life