The fact of the matter is, there are still complexion issues among Black people - the total diaspora. A lot of things that we supposedly don't want to perpetuate are the very things we dramatize in our own families. We call each other names, criticize our lip thickness, nose broadness, natural hair texture and God-given length, etc.
When will we just accept the fact that the complexion and other features God gave us are the ones He wanted us to have and that is part of our individual beauty. Have you ever wondered what you would look like in a different hue, size or shape? God made us unique and special. Some things can't be changed so be happy with them.
How we treat others and our attitudes are another matter. These things can be changed. It is wise to know the difference between what can be changed and what cannot.
I agree with my Soror, ZetaAce, that a lot of things are about perception. We should also realize that all Black people or any specific grouping of people, do not think the same way or have the same preferences.
I'll touch on this and leave it alone, I am a dark sister, and like it that way - can't change that. When it comes to men, I don't care what shade of brown he is. The important thing is that he's SAVED, WORKING, intelligent, ambitious, and knows how to treat a lady. Although I stand 5', I do prefer healthy-sized men 5' 10'' and up. That's another story though.
Sisters and brothers, we must stay focused on helping one another on this journey of life, rather than be divided by factors like the color of our skin.
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