The online backlash from a Cheerios commercial featuring an interracial couple inspired Michael David Murphy and Alyson West to create a site that would represent families like theirs.
The couple created We Are the 15 Percent, a Tumblr page whose name refers to a statistic that indicates 15% of new marriages in the United States are interracial. The site features personal portraits sent in by families across the country.
"Our hope is that the site will continue to be an active, living space for positive support, awareness and community," West said. "The site has been unbelievably uplifting for us, the contributing families, and anyone who enjoys seeing happy faces. We Are the 15 Percent is an attempt to represent the true face of the American family."
The site has received more than 2,000 family photos so far, as well as an outpouring of emails voicing support and appreciation for the project.
1. Maya, Scott, Lucretia and Brian

2. The Dyer Family

3. The Jackson Family

4. Brigid, DeMarko and Liam

5. Rado, Mirana and Sheila

6. Sage, Joshua, Sosie and Tisha

7. Richard, Kieran and Kamakshi

8. Cristal, Nigel and Phil

9. Jason, Jessica and Ella

10. Clive, Iris, Roy, Emily and Jonas

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