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Part 2 Of What Does Colorism Look Like!
* When I just repeat what people with dark skin have been saying forever about colorism it’s suddenly easier to handle
* Job opportunities especially in acting going to people with light skin before people with dark skin @somethingthatcreative pointed out the Nina Simone movie as an example and @smeliescurvy gave Mexican novelas as another example and then @sinbadism also had a good response
* Black men marrying girls with light skin as a symbol of success (i’m not sure if this changes within not heterosexual couples) which was pointed out by @justthatamazinggg and @keishabryce
* Going off of zorilleerrant point that I hadn’t realized before I made that first post: clothes that are marketed as “nude” often are not nude for people with dark skin but idk if thats also colorism or just general grossness
* Going off of @theonlyblackgirl point I didn’t even know that about Greek life so there’s that (and her whole reponse is very insightful)
* We really hurt our babies and give them complexes (of either superiority or inferiority) early on that stays with them and becomes a cycle and I’m reminded of @even2wishh response about other children not wanting to be darker and avoiding the sun
* The posts I make about colorism seem to garner a lot of attention while posts made by the people actually harmed by colorism don’t get as much attention and I’ve only ever seen one exception to this
* Multiple people have already pointed how in media (and irl but I made that into a separate bullet point) it’s usually a dark man with a light woman even in like cartoons with animals
* Light skin being seen as less of a threat
* Light skin being I’d say like 90% (probably more but idk how percents work if we’re being honest) of Hollywood
* People with light skin saying that colorism isn’t real even though we aren’t even hurt by it
* The way women with dark skin are treated romantically is very different than how women with light skin are treated
* In schools we get different treatment depending on if we’re light or dark (but I recognize there are also other factors involved such as class and what part of town you live in and all that)
* I can name maybe 2 models with dark skin off the top of my head and models with dark skin aren’t as praised/shown as lighter models or white models
* i feel like its a lot harder to find makeup that matches dark skin like when me and my best friend go shopping I can find my colour in foundation in like 2 minutes but she takes a lot longer bc everything is too light for her complexion
* “You’re pretty for a dark girl” is the colorist equivalent to “you’re pretty for a black girl”
* Dark skin being seen as loud and ghetto and disruptive
* All those people saying certain colours aren’t meant for dark skin
* Purposely pushing down attraction to people with dark skin in order to get with/marry/have babies with someone lighter so that your kids are light
* Going back to how women with dark skin are treated different romantically –> there’s this weird attitude that I’m starting to notice where men think you can’t take home a girl with dark skin to mama but you can fuck them on the side and disrespect them in public
* @elaxisfae just pointed out how when people with dark skin talk about colorism we’re quick to call them bitter and/or dismiss them
* @egalvez151 also pointed out that this happens in Latino and Hispanic culture as well and gives a very insightful response with examples
* @essenceofmercy also gave examples + pointed out what colorism is like outside of the US which is really helpful and important
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The more I worked on loving myself, the more I started to attract people who love themselves too.
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I’m tired of having to look for “good lighting” before I take a picture. This is me. I am not bitter, nor am I upset for being dark, I’m just proud, if you feel otherwise then you need to check yourself.
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I'm tired of having to look for "good lighting" before I take a picture. This is me. I am not bitter, nor am I upset for being dark, I'm just proud, if you feel otherwise then you need to check yourself.
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In South Africa where I'm from, everything associated with white is "right", so anyone closer to a white skin tone is at the top of the black food chain. I remember even losing job opportunities to people lighter than me before either of us have even uttered a single word. I hate it when public figures give these speeches to young girls to love themselves then they turn around and go bleach their skin.
What Does Colorism Look Like?
- Songs that praise light skin by devaluing & disrespecting dark skin
- Telling children to “stay out of the sun” because you don’t want them to be darker
- “”“Preferences”“” for light skin 🙃
- People with light skin being listened to more often than people with dark skin
- Light skin being associated with beauty & intelligence in and outside the black community while dark skin is associated with aggression and ugliness
- Favouring family members with light skin immediately over those with dark skin
- Media depicting acceptable blackness as light skin
- When actors/actresses with dark skin are cast, their roles are often loud, aggressive, ghetto, etc
- Or casting actors/actresses with light skin to play characters with dark skin instead of just fucking hiring somebody with dark skin
- Dark skin being the punchline of shitty “jokes” about how nobody could love dark skin
- “We all niggas to the whites” being said to shut down conversations about colorism
- “I don’t realize that talking about colorism isn’t dismissing the struggles I face as a black person, so I’m going to derail conversations about colorism whenever I see them and not bother to learn about it” 🙃
- When the above thing happens people with light skin always think they in the right because colorism teaches us that we’re smarter than people with dark skin and by default right
- Tbh somebody with light skin could just be breathing or doing something mediocre and they get praised to high heaven, which goes back to the idea of light skin being so over valued in our community
- Half of us ain’t even all that we just light
- Makeup catering to people who are white passing or have light skin
- People with dark skin being told they can’t wear certain colors/patterns
- I can guarantee we (light skinned people) salty when a woman with dark skin gets more attention than us because colorism is so pervasive it’s taught us that we’re better and deserve more attention automatically
- Language differences: in daily conversation people with light skin are less dehumanized and more respected than people with dark skin
- I really believe if I wasn’t light I would not be able to do this project because nobody would listen to me. I’m not even saying anything new or inventive, I’m just repeating what people with dark skin have been saying
- If any of this is outta line I’d be more than happy to be corrected by somebody who has experienced/experiences colorism 😊
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All the way in south South Africa where colorism is at its strongest, still I rise! ✊🏿
Darkskin black women are basically real life superheroes. They get shit on from all sides but they still rise. They still fight. And they look good while doing it.
If you’re a dark skin black girl reading this I hope you succeed in all your endeavors today. Even when times get tough you’re a super hero. Even kryptonite can’t stop you. Rise and be the best you, you can be.
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Light-skinned girls make me laugh tbh. Now that dark skin is a “trend” the same girls who would grab my arm to see if they were lighter than me and would pride themselves on being lighter than me now tell stories of how when they were younger they wanted to fly into the sun so they would be black. Like piss off. I’m still reeling from the amount of colourism I used to face and still face today.
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Eli, 30
“The regalia is made of a wool sports coat over a camel sweater and white collar shirt together with my favorite mustard hat, round sunglasses and gold hankie, a flower on the left flap of the coat, borrowed pants from my olive suit, and penny loafers. The Godfather the movie is inspiring. I like outfits that go together, individual unique pieces to make an ensemble.”
Mar 5, 2017 ∙ Hell’s Kitchen
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Justin, 28
“My mood inspires my style, so each day is usually a different look. I just like when people look different from each other and, more importantly, when people look like themselves; comfortable in their style. Now I’m wearing a mustard short sleeve button down from H&M, rinse black joggers from Urban Outfitters, a black leather jacket, black and green ombre round beads, warm brown ankle boots. Round iridescent shades from Forever 21. ”
Mar 21, 2017 ∙ Harlem
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Akeesha, 27
“I’m inspired by Earth, mood, and function. Today was a gray, introspective day, so I wanted to be wrapped up and warm – a self made cocoon to foster self reflection and comfort. I’m drawn to any style that cultivates confidence, contentment, and a smile. I lean more toward used articles of clothing, something that’s been passed down and can tell a story.”
Mar 27, 2017 ∙ Williamsburg
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Morgan, 27
“I am wearing an Eckhaus Latta jacket with blue jeans and denim jacket and a Patrik Ervell shirt. I like all kinds of styles and clothes and love matching outfits.”
Mar 29, 2017 ∙ NoHo
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Mahya, 28
“My tote bag is by Hey Studio, (I love tote bags, the last time I counted I had 32 of them), the hat and the neck warmer from H&M, the denim duster coat ASOS, the top from Beacon’s Closet, the trousers River Island and the shoes Fred Perry. I really enjoy the modernism era in art, design and fashion. I prefer simple shapes, simple cuts for garments, minimum usage of colors, chic but casual. I usually try to avoid the mainstream trends, and have great respect for people who show their personality through their style, even if it’s not similar to mine.”
Mar 30, 2017 ∙ Gramercy Park
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Melissa, 30
“I really just wanted to wear something comfy today. My shoes are Opening Ceremony, pants vintage that I cut and the sweater is from American Apparel. I am mostly inspired by street style around the city and emerging designers that my store Opening Ceremony carry. I like outfits that are flattering yet forward and creative. I do a lot of highwaist bottoms and crop tops paired with platforms.”
Apr 3, 2017 ∙ Flatiron
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