Multiracial Americans are a fast-growing segment of the U.S. population growing three times as fast as the population as a whole, according to a 2015 Pew report . While multiracial individuals share some common experiences, their experiences overall from progress to prejudices are as diverse as their backgrounds.

We've gathered 9 of our most popular stories that give a glimpse into what it's like to be multiracial, from personal blog posts on growing up mixed race to reflections on racial identity.