Amber Rose's Racial Identity: A Question That's Been Raised for Years
Early Life and Family
Amber Levonchuck was born in Philadelphia on October 21, 1983, to Dorothy Rose and Michael Levonchuck. Her father is of Irish and Italian descent. Her mother is Cape Verdean, but she identifies as white. This has led to some confusion about Amber Rose's race.
Racial Identity Debated
Some people have questioned whether Amber Rose is black because her mother is Cape Verdean. However, Amber Rose has said that she does not identify as black. She has said that she is "mixed" and that she is proud of her heritage.
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