DARK/LIGHT...SKIN COLOR.........Is this still an issue? Let's be honest Sorors & SF'

[cjoanell]

Originally Posted by pinkies up

Actually I stay out of the sun because it's too dayum hot in Mississippi to be hangin' outside

LMAO, you know all you need to do is go up the block where it's raining.


MY s/o was like black people don't tan on purpose... I'm like you're crazy, that's my whole purpose of going to Miami every year. He just looks at me because I'm darkskin. I've learn to embrace my complexion. I'm the same complexion as my daddy, God rest his soul... and I am a ok with it. But if I hear, "pretty black baby one more time".. ya'll gonna see me on the news. Just remember I was a good person ok.

[thesweetestone]

Originally Posted by pinkies up

Actually I stay out of the sun because it's too dayum hot in Mississippi to be hangin' outside

I know that's true. It's October, why is it still hot as hell?

[pinkies up]

^^^LOL!! I almost passed out today. It was that muggy hot. The kind that makes you want to take about 5 showers!!!

[PositivelyAKA]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

I have found that instead of thinking and talking about this "color complex" I just make it a point to correct (usually, black) people when I see or hear them displaying colorisms or hair texturisms. For instance, if I hear some ignorant soul say "good hair" or say "I need to stay out of the sun because I'm black enough as is," I go on (what my friend calls) my Angela Davis speech. I say "no such thing as 'good hair' unless you're talking about healthy hair" and "no such thing as being 'black enough' but you need to stay out of the sun to protect yourself from UV rays and skin cancer, not getting darker. Either case, people have generally learned not to make certain comments around me. I could be changing the world if I force everyone to interact with me on a daily basis. Then I'll be their #1 source of socialization.

You make a great point, really it is a deep seated problem in our community and we have to combat the issue in our own immediate circles in order to make a difference. And realize that some people will always remain ignorant.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by nonchalant

I believe this is still an issue. Most of this stems from peoples upbringing as well as their surroundings. As stated in a previous thread, I was raised to think light is right. There isn't a need to put a paper bag next to me, for my mother didn't allow us to play in the daylight. Once you grow and become educated and open-minded, you realize those things were petty. I still love my light skinned pretty boys over the chocolate men. Now that's just a personal preference.

Was your mom from the South? It seems like that's where a lot of this stuff is still happening.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by cjoanell

LOL

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by pinkies up

Actually I stay out of the sun because it's too dayum hot in Mississippi to be hangin' outside

I love the sun. It feels good.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

Was your mom from the South? It seems like that's where a lot of this stuff is still happening.

Looks are very deceiving.

[aopirose]

Originally Posted by cjoanell

Just remember I was a good person ok.

This just cracked me up.

[cjoanell]

Originally Posted by aopirose

This just cracked me up.

LOL, I'm going to need people to testify on my behalf.

[white rapper]

I only date skinny light skinned sistas and asian chicks with big booobs .

[MsFoxyLoxy77]

Originally Posted by white rapper

I only date skinny light skinned sistas and asian chicks with big booobs .

and your point is?

[lovelyivy84]

Don't Feed the Troll.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

Looks are very deceiving.

So, so true.

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by white rapper

I only date skinny light skinned sistas and asian chicks with big booobs .

LMAO