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

[JWithers]

Well, I am about as pasty-white as you can get (sorry to crash, but the title was eye-catching).

But, my dad lived in the Carribean (D.R.) for 17 years so I spent alot of time there, and they are very hung up on light vs. dark down there. To some extent, most everyone is a person of color, but the combinations are really extensive. Light eyes with dark skin but euro features, bright skin with dark eyes and more African features, probably more 'differences' than in the States.

But I always thought it was strange they way the people would say how 'bonita' a girl was just becasue she was light, even if she wasn't all that pretty. But a woman with very dark skin didn't get as much attention, even if she was gorgeous!

Anyway, I am white(did I mention pasty? ), and probably shouldn't have chimed in, but I was kind of surprised that that kind of thing is an issue here, too.

Thanks for letting a newbie post.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by JWithers

Well, I am about as pasty-white as you can get (sorry to crash, but the title was eye-catching).

But, my dad lived in the Carribean (D.R.) for 17 years so I spent alot of time there, and they are very hung up on light vs. dark down there. To some extent, most everyone is a person of color, but the combinations are really extensive. Light eyes with dark skin but euro features, bright skin with dark eyes and more African features, probably more 'differences' than in the States.

But I always thought it was strange they way the people would say how 'bonita' a girl was just becasue she was light, even if she wasn't all that pretty. But a woman with very dark skin didn't get as much attention, even if she was gorgeous!

Anyway, I am white(did I mention pasty? ), and probably shouldn't have chimed in, but I was kind of surprised that that kind of thing is an issue here, too.

Thanks for letting a newbie post.

Yes, sweetheart, it has been going on for a long time.

[JWithers]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Yes, sweetheart, it has been going on for a long time.

Thanks for your kind reply. I saw some posts where new people get kind of reamed. I guess no matter who you are , people feel like they have to divide into groups, and then groups within groups. It seems wrong, but I guess , like you said, it's been going on a long time.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by JWithers

Thanks for your kind reply. I saw some posts where new people get kind of reamed. I guess no matter who you are , people feel like they have to divide into groups, and then groups within groups. It seems wrong, but I guess , like you said, it's been going on a long time.

I don't know why anyone would "ream" you for stating the obvious. Most of us know this happens, it has been happening for a long time and yes, it is wrong.

I don't like it when folks on GC compare complexions...

[JWithers]

Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

I don't know why anyone would "ream" you for stating the obvious. Most of us know this happens, it has been happening for a long time and yes, it is wrong.

I don't like it when folks on GC compare complexions...

Oh, goodness, not about just that, but about any kind of post. I have enjoyed reading all of the posts and finally wanted to join in. But was a little afraid. That was silly, because you are very kind!

Also, I am sorry that people do that...I have NO idea about it and don't pretend to . But I do know it happens in other places, too.

Have a good night.

[TotallyWicked]

did everyone hear about the set of parties cancelled in Detroit. The first party was going to give free admission to light skinned Black women and Libras.

They were going to have "Sexy Chocolate" and "Sexy caramel" parties later on, but cancelled due to the controversy, dude says he didn't expect this kinda of feedback

I read on another message board that they were planning on doing a "Good Hair Party" but dunno how valid that is.

[AKA_Monet]

Originally Posted by TotallyWicked

did everyone hear about the set of parties cancelled in Detroit. The first party was going to give free admission to light skinned Black women and Libras.

They were going to have "Sexy Chocolate" and "Sexy caramel" parties later on, but cancelled due to the controversy, dude says he didn't expect this kinda of feedback

I read on another message board that they were planning on doing a "Good Hair Party" but dunno how valid that is.

Can you give us some links? I think he was trying to show some social discrepancies and discriminations and make money off of it, but it somehow backfired.

I think these things are foul.

[Blacksocialite]

Originally Posted by TotallyWicked

did everyone hear about the set of parties cancelled in Detroit. The first party was going to give free admission to light skinned Black women and Libras.

They were going to have "Sexy Chocolate" and "Sexy caramel" parties later on, but cancelled due to the controversy, dude says he didn't expect this kinda of feedback

I read on another message board that they were planning on doing a "Good Hair Party" but dunno how valid that is.

I swear...we can be our own worst enemy at times.

I'm curious about something however - do you think issues of class and color seem to 'rise' to the surface of our consciousness more in tough economic times?

It's almost as if we're all "doing OK" economically, we're not really focused on class and color as much.

But, when dollars get tight, if appears as if we revert back to the 'ole ye' time and start finding ways to self segregate.