YES, colorism was created by whites and white America still promotes it!! I have met white people that think its funny that blacks have this problem. Black people make it worse by not discussing it with white people cuz they think its "our problem". No. It should be discussed with white people so that they can take responsibility for creating it. White people created colorism in India, Rwanda, Brazil etc etc. Black Americans are just one of many victims of Whites injecting us with colorism.
@MickJagoffable I am a Black American. while I agree with you that Blacks in this country have issues deeply connected to our history of slavery but African's are not completely clear issue regarding skin color. I for one do NOT agree in creating petty arguments as to why one ethnic group within the diaspora is "better off" because we as BLACK people have all suffered at the hand of white supremacy. Africa as a whole is one of the largest importers of skin bleach. An effect of post colonialism.
Nigeria and a few other countries werw named by the colonisers. Arrogant Fuck Afrika let them bleed it dry. Prostitutes. People are still poor jokers.
Africans bleach their skin, adopt a white educational system, women wear weaves, nigeria has british pipe lines etc etc proud? Africa is being raped, africa is enlaved fool don't get me started
@MickJagoffable That is the most ignorant comment to date. One's surroundings affected the mentality. Maybe you should look up the affects of white privilege rule under the west before you Judge from your pedeat pool stool
Interesting how we make fun of dark skinned Alek Wek and the people of South Sudan and then go on about the Great Black Pharaohs of Egypt. News Flash: The Black Pharaohs were "8 rock" as in dark as night. They most likely looked like the South Sudanese, the original people of Nubia and one of the black peoples that Africans originated from.
Think about that when we hate on dark skin people and then go on to talk about great African civilizations! Peace from Kenya!
Nice, honest, respectful and understanding comment on the video. Thank You! I pray you and your family and friends all the best. Keep HIM first - St. Matthew 6:33, John 3:16, Proverbs: 3:5-6. God's love and blessings!!!!
Wow this video is truly awesome to show everyone that people no matter what race or age or sexual orientation do not like to be made to feel unwanted. And thank God there are intelligent folks like this man who even goes as far as to picture himself in someone else's shoes! They never promote the progress!
I 100% agree with everything this man said!!!! I think the my black counter parts who are lucky enough to know their heritage... Claim it!!! It can only be jealousy that would make anyone want otherwise!
Ill never forget when I was 5 years old a little girl which happend to be mixed.. came to my house. He mother was good friends with my mother. She pulled out her Lunch bag which happen to be the "brown" paper bag and tells me.. "My mommy said if your darker than this bag, your ugly. Her mom was just as dark as my mother and I. LOL. But it stuck with me. Until I became a teenager and start smellin myself. Now you cant tell me nothin LMBO. Black is definately beautiful and Im happy to be dark :)
lightskin,darkskin,tan,whiteskin,redskin,d.c redskins.lol,Africa,Asia,Australia,Europe,America,s.e,or were ever you from or came out of at the end of it all we all have to answer to God.so respect and love thy neighbor as you love yourself.
I have ALWAYS felt that if someone wants people to know where they are from or what their heritage is, then so be it. It's literally the same as someone who is Caucasian saying they are Russian, German, British, Irish, Swedish, etc...We know they are white, but a nationality is not the same as a race. A "black" person could say they are Haitian, Dominican, Middle Eastern, etc...but we know they are black. It's a little more complicated for the Biracial population, but I won't go into that.
People tend to find certain physical traits to be attractive. Get over it. Men tend to prefer long hair, slender build, and a particular hip-to-waist ratio in women. Get over it. Women prefer guys who still have their hair and are tall. Get over it. And yes, people typically prefer a lighter skin tone. Again, GET OVER IT! Why would someone think people's preferences in physical traits would & should arbitrarily exclude skin tone - the most recognizable physical trait of all? Be rational.
black cubans came from africa,blk americans came from africa, we all came over here on the same way,so why cant we unite? why is it that u disagree to that comment in the trailer? afro dominicans are not native to that land,we have the same african blood in us weather your AA, jamaican, haitian, brasilian, watever! we r the same people from broken a family, we need to unite or else our communities will be forever in shambles, and this aint just an AA problem, it happens in latin america as well
Yo forget xo51xo. You are a cool brother. You definitely seen and learned a lot being around all peoples of the globe the way you've been. Salute. Cop the DVD tho, you may just have an Afrikan sister over your house one night and can discuss it with her. She will more than likely be chocolate, too, so peace and go cop that DVD when it drops.
@gfreakj It came out already in Harlem, I wa$ originally planning 2 C thi$ with my family & $ome friend$ of my fam but it turn$ out that this ma$terpiece i$ out.
Its not so much that carribbean people dont want to be associated with american blacks its just that they dont want the steryotypes that go with american black women because in the carribbean there is a better sense of unity not a complete sense but a better one (coming from a haitian woman)
light skin, dark skin is not just in the black community, it also encompasses in asia as well....indians bleach and hate dark skin, sri lankans ect...it goes ACROSS the board, maybe not in the white community bc they tan to get bronze.
This guy doesn't seem to understand that the Caribbean people who say 'I'm not black I'm Haitian or Dominican' know just as little about where they originate from as black Americans. Black people from the Caribbean arrived there because of slavery, just like African Americans arrived in the U.S. because of slavery.
Correcting my last statement. People who are not already proud of their heritage say this as if its better than being black. That's not to say that Haitians, Jamaicans, etc. are not proud of being black. I went to Jamaica and was treated like a Queen and that was awesome. They know they are black.
@arcee0712 Interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing it. Despite some of the nasty comments I've learned a lot after posting my thoughts on this trailer and issue.
Of course being black, I grew up with these stereotypes and modes of self hatred. On your comment about the Haitian, Dominican, etc. people say this because they don't want to relate to their African heritage. Its similar to the curly haired woman insulted for being asked if she were black. They don't say it because they are proud of being Haitian, they say it because they don't want to be associated with being black. This is dangerous because they past this self hatred along to their children.
Maybe it's easier for me to get over racism because one I'm a guy and two I know my (Nigerian) heritage and culture. Everyone should just be proud of themselves and learn to coexist, but honestly 90% of the dark jokes I hear come from my fellow black people. People need to wake up and grow up.
I kind of think Black people would get more respect from other races if they didn't go on each other, but hypocritically get mad when a white person makes a joke about them. And when obviously 'black' people from places like the Dominican Republic deny being black, I sometimes think they don't want to be tagged with the same stereo types as black Americans.
That is the point. However, every race of people have prejudices against their own race and its mainly due to wanting to fit into a "whiter" sense of beauty. For instance, Indians are also plagued with this light skinned, darker skinned prejudices. Asians want to have folds surgically added to their eyes to look more "white or western. So, lets not pretend that other races are prejudiced against blacks for that reason alone. Many of it is genuine prejudice and ignorance on their part.
@arcee0712 true true, i was so confused when these indian kids in my school were saying that they are better than southern indians because the southerners are darker.
Nice video and you do have a point. I'm Nigerian, born and raised in the U.S. I hate when some people get mad at me for claiming this. They say that I am black like them. Well....duh! I never denied this. I'm just claiming my heritage, that's all. Folks can be ignorant!
@Blissfulone82 Thanks. Agreed people assume being proud of your nationality means you are ashamed of your skin color. They don't have to be mutually exclusive. Happy New Year to ya.
I'm glad you made that point near the end of your video. I'm Dominican and I'm tanned, my older sister is white with green eyes, and I have friends who are dark skinned and we are all Dominican. It seems like when darker Dominicans say they're Dominican, or other people for that matter like Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Brazilians, and any other dark skinned person, someone has had a problem with it. lol
As a Black African I think "African Americans" or "Black Americans", whatever they want to call themselves, are completely color struck. They have a slavery mentality that Africans don't share and it's one of the main reasons why we (Africans) don't get along with them.I wouldn't want my child (that will be raised as a proud African) to be around people that are so confused and full of hate that they discriminate against their own. Not to be rude but I don't want my child to be a slave.
@MickJagoffable What you don't seem to realize is that you're already functioning in the slave mentality. You're perpetuating the 'divide & rule' or 'divide & conquer' mentality that's lead to these issues. Stop fooling yourself, nowhere is the skin bleaching industry more successful than on the continent of Africa. These are the byproducts of colonialism & slavery worldwide & just because you deem yourself a "proud African" doesn't make you immune. You sound confused & ignorant.
@kodada3000 Africa is a continent NOT a country. Not all Africans, bleach themselves. In fact there are a few countries I have read about (less than 10) that have this issue. Again, its not widespread, not like in Asian countries.
I live in Kenya and for real the only women who bleach themselves are prostitutes . Admit it, colorism is not an issue in Africa as it is among the Diaspora. Know why? Because we live among dark skin people! The end!
@judyneno Are you a complete idiot or can you just not read? I suspect you deem yourself clever with that retarded response but you simply sound stupid. Now, let's recap, what I said was: Stop fooling yourself, nowhere is the skin bleaching industry more successful than on the continent of Africa. Aside from the fact that your reading skills are clearly limited, I suspect you have never left your country, let alone your town. WAKE THE FUCK UP FOOL!
@kodada3000 Only a fool would reply to a message with an insult. I live here. You don't. Simple as that. Skin bleaching is mega business in Africa? Where did you get those facts? Not that I need to justify myself to you, but I have traveled around my continent so between yourself and I, I think I am more qualified to speak on my continent. You are the one making generalizations. I have not denied that there isn't skin bleaching, just not to the extent you are alluding to.
@judyneno In fact, it was YOU who responded with an insult. Again, reading is fundamental. Further more it is YOU who are making vast generalizations, as you don't have a clue who I am, where I've been, what I've done, who I know, what I know, and so on. I highly doubt you are qualified to speak on anything beyond surface BS, let alone 'your' continent. You are little more than an irritant, blinding defending that which you clearly know nothing of, which also makes you an idiot.
@judyneno Now had you come correct instead of trying to make yourself seem smart with your ridiculous 'continent/country' and 'only prostitutes use these products' comments, we could have had a reasonable dialogue. It's bums like you who keep the slave mentality across the diaspora alive and kicking. Maybe try reading and educating yourself before you go trying to have a conversation. And if you can't handle insults, try not dishing them out or put your big girl panties on. What a bum.
@judyneno Do some research, and open your mind the FACT that the skin bleaching industry is making millions upon millions of dollars on the CONTINENT of Africa. Maybe prostitutes use these products, but so do grandmother, mothers, daughters, granddaughter as so on...even men. This is a generation problem and is certainly fueled by colonial and slavery. Get your mind right before you try being witty. Baby steps.
@MickJagoffable " Black Americans" probably don't want their children to associate with individuals who lump everyone into the same category (i.e. stereotype). Therefore, you both win!
@MickJagoffable Yes it is a shame that we as people dont get along and you are absolutely right. Black Americans were not only physically enslaved, but were most definitely spiritually and mentally enslaved and made to believe they were less than. And as your heritage was passed down to you, the American Blacks have passed down a heritage where there is so much subliminal self hate due to centuries of oppression. Im afraid undoing 400 years of damage is hard to do in a day.
@MickJagoffable I don't agree with your conclusions. The African diaspora is large and diverse. Plus just because Africans don't have pervasive color issues does NOT mean we don't struggle with other mental slavery issues. You know them, so I won't school you on this bro.
@MickJagoffable It's weird because black people say the same thing about Africans. "I don't want to be in Africa I want to be civilized." Or "I know slavery is wrong but I'm happy my ancestors made it to America, who wants to be in Africa anyway." We still suffer from slavery and you suffer from colonization. We aren't that different when one truly thinks about it. Plus other races suffer from self hate as well. Like Indians and Asians.
@MaddieK007 Of course other races suffer from self hate. Near enough every race was colonized. I'm just telling the truth. African Americans really don't understand how good hey have it. They've never spent a day in Africa so they think they have a hard life in America. What a joke. The roughest part of Compton or Brooklyn isn't close to the roughest parts of Somalia or Congo. Not even close. African kids have been through it.
@MaddieK007 Africans just feel like African Americans should be way ahead. We come to America and do better in school than African Americans. Furthermore, It's always Black Americans that bully Africans in school. "African booty scratcher"..Come on. You can't blame Africans for disliking Black Americans. If African kids had the same opportunity African Americans had do you think they'd want to be rappers? No way.
I just wanted to say that, what that statement actually meant, was that SOME blacks say they are something else and NOT african american when they truly ARE. The statement was an example for the lack of pride in being african american...I've seen it,heard it, and have done it myself.
Colorism happens in all races not just the black community, I think bullying kids absolutely should stop but also grown adults should just learn to let things go when they get to a certain age. I was teased in school for almost anything at all and I don't carry that pain with me today. I'm tired of hearing GROWN ASS WOMEN complain though.
@gfreakj thanks for your response! @supakeliz I am grateful that someone of your heritage agrees. It's not about dissociating fro blacks, it's simply about pride. Thanks to both of you for the engaging conversation.
i agree with you on that part of the clip where they were saying is a prob for dark ppl to say they are from another country...i am from jamaica and i say it i am not black american, i tell ppl i am west indian or jamaican but i know i am black me saying i am jamaican doesnt mean i am saying i am not black i am letting u know of my culture and heritage....i let it be known I AM JAMAICAN ...its just so sad to know kids think this was about skin color smh
I agree with the statement you made at the very end. I am a black female and when Africans of carribean decent claim their heritage I don't take offense to it. I don't think they are denying their African roots, disassociating from black Americans. They are simply being proud of their culture.
One of my college friends is from Panama and she says she's a black person that speaks spanish. If you saw her you would think she was black american until you hear her talk. She has a very thick Panamanian accent.
Black People Unite doesn't mean for a Dominican or Hatian not to claim there heritage. Truthfully, it is only part of there heritage just as being American is only part of mine. It is about the connection to Africa that we all share. Most from the Domincan Republic, Haiti, Barbados, Trinidad, South America, Mexico come from a slave tradition and don't know where in Africa they;re ancestors come from and are only claiming the part of them they know. Its about recognizing the heritage
@wedidntknow That makes us all unique...and that is our connection to Africa by the way of colonization and Slavery. Of course recognize the Dominican you but also recognize the African you. The differences in skin color are only minor adjustments in the DNA through circumstances
@wedidntknow I just want to add to what you said . . . it's also about distinguishing themselves from black Americans and the call to unite is that we're all black. Dark people in Latin America do not have it easier (often times) just because they're Columbian and so's their mayor, because they are Guyanese and so is their neighbor. Dark people often face discrimination wherever they are (Asia anyone? Ethiopian jews n Israel?), it's a call to acknowledge that we share a struggle. Safety n #'s.
@YamiCassie I have that same reaction. So disappointing to see so many people complain about division amongst us humans and then complain when someone with different pigmentation comments on a subject. Shows why the problems persist.
Nice to see a white person who acknowledges colorism, it's effects in the black community, and it's derivation from white supremacy. You are a cool white person who finally gets it and especially a cool person, period!
@uheardme1stime Wow. You know, I thought it wasn't cool in your "faith" to mock God? Your vulgar, pejorative, racist, sex-obsessed verbiage and ideology, combined with signing off "in christ", when you've been a very poor representation of Him, wouldn't sit well with Him I'd think. Aside from that, your theory is laughable. You FAIL at both exploring and explaining the psychology of subculture. I'm not surprised, however. Your brand of Christianity isn't known for its grasp of logic.
@uheardme1stime Wow. I find your opinions extremely presumptuous, and vulgarly obsessed with other people's sex lives. You don't know this man, and clearly you can see neither beyond race NOR sexuality. I'm sorry for you.
the point is that you should identify w your race regardless of where you come from , I myself am Caribbean but it couldnt make sense for me to say I am NOT black I am Jamaican. No I am black & Jamaican
@Tickles10o01 Saying both makes sense to me though I believe individuals should be allowed to identify themselves however they choose. Thanks for sharing your opinion.
@gfreakj I agree but the issue lies in people that try to ignore the fact that they are black. It's not a problem if someone says im Dominican , but for someone to say Im NOT black Im Dominican just because they don't want to identify w their race is a problem.
I disagree w your comment about the ending of that clip. She is not saying that if you are black, but come from a heritage or background that is not American, that you cnt be proud of that or claim it.Someone saying Im NOT black Im Dominican etc doesn't make any sense. Black is a race and where you come from is your nationality so youre a BLACK Dominican - you cant disclaim that you are black Dominican is not your race. That's like a white person from Poland saying , I am not white I am Polish
I totally agree with the end of this comment referencing the end of the video also. I am Panamanian and have always been told by other blacks that I am JUST black. I am dark skinned, I know my heritage and have always been proud of it and will never negate it. It IS unfair. We are who we say we are.. don't lump us into your bullshit.
@uheardme1stime negro means the exact same thing only in spanish/portuguese. only difference is that its come to be considered a more derogatory term due to the times when it was widely used.
you can claim ur heritage but just don't do in a way that u are trying to get away from being black because u see it as inferior in some way. Some black ppl will tell u that are anything other than black and thats the point this film was trying to make
I agree I am Haitian and proud of it! And yes I do know my skin color is black I have every right to be proud of my culture BUT some Hispanics who are black will tell you I am not black period.... we Haitians know we black!
@mpoet21 I cut hair for a living and I had a dark skinned Mexican woman come in and ask me if I could do something to her hair so people would stop calling her "a black". She said it with her lip curled up like being called black was disgusting to her. I didn't do her hair needless to say. I have a video about it on here.
yo, mpoet21 you are my sister/brother and my pops comes directly from the motherland, Afrika. I was born in NJ, USA I consider myself AFRIKAN, feel me, any Italian Americans I know of call themselves Italians. The same goes for Irish people the Japanese they're not Japanese Americans they are Japanese, same goes for Cuban people and if all of these people can claim their motherlands Y can't we claim Afrika, maybe because in terms of natural resources its the richest land on earth?? WON!!
hi, i just wanted to bring awareness as to why she called Dominicans, Haitians etc black is because, for the most part, their heritage/lineage did not BEGIN in those countries. you must understand that the slave ships dropped us off many places.....those countries included. As such, these people begin to mix and add to it. but it seems when they declare ONLY their heritage from those countries they are denying their blackness and association with black Americans. in that way we are divided.
Great Post! I understand what you're saying about "people" knowing their heritage & agree about people being proud of where they come from. Don't think you're putting a couple of things together?...What you said about the woman saying "they thought I was BLACK!" w/incredulous-ness in her voice is SOMETIMES the same thing being expressed by saying "I'm NOT BLACK, I"m Haitian...I"m NOT BLACK, I"m..." Being "black" is SUCH a stigma (internalized racism) that they can't be "black" AND Haitian etc
I am currently making a series of videos debating with a "popular" youtuber because he constantly bashes dark skin women...everyone is welcome to watch my videos :)
African American black ppl do know where they come from: USA. It is sad that we don't own our hertiage. We are American. You are right, the other black ppl seem to be proud of whatever country the African Diaspora brought their anscestors to. We have plenty to be proud of in helping to shape this great USA. I'm just sayin...
gfreakj( Thank ou so much for your comment it made so much sense. i enjoyed what you said from one darkskinned beauty. To you Kudos!!! the point just see one another for who they are. Color, should have no barrier.
You might be so patriotic about the "great U.S. of A", ad that's wonderful. But just know that the government of this country does not feel the same about your African self in return.
@Astutechick I know this may be hard for your feeble mind to understand but I have an ability to care about people that aren't the same color as me. It's a sign of being an evolved human being. People that can only feel something for people of the same skin color are kind of....stupid.
@transplantclub Thanks. I don't usually respond to ignorant comments but when I saw her name I just couldn't resist. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope she did too. LOL
@Astutechick why are you being so rude.. it may not personally affect his life but its nice to hear that other people are concerned about us black people. Its never bad to be culturally aware of others
@Astutechick I previously wrote on your YouTube channel wall expressing admiration and appreciation of your views regarding how people treat dark skinned black females... but you REALLY went out the window with your comment on this video. Obviously you are completely ungrateful that people from another race actually give a fuck about you. Kick rocks, seriously...
This issue not just pertain to black people this occurs within many if not all brown skin (hispanic, asian,etc) races. I know Asians are notorious for using skin lighteners, a lot of Hispanics divide themselves because of the tint of their color. Just wanted to let people know that this is not just a black issue, but a problem for many minority races. I dont think it will get better until it is addressed in ALL races
@HaitiAyibobo By most black people's standards, that's really not dark, I was never really made fun of in school for having what you consider "dark skin". But, what's the point of you asking me if I'm dark-skinned?
@TheJuantheGr8 It's VERY ironic that you would make a comment about how African-Americans' color issues make other black people not want to associate with them when YOU, paisano, come from a country that is RIFE with color issues. Dominicans will take any sliver of non-Black ancestry we can find in our family tree and cling to it for dear life, labeling ourselves with RIDICULOUS terms like "blanco oscuro" just to avoid acknowledging our African ancestry.
@TheOnyxNightshade Yes, the Dominican Republic does have a LOT of color issues. But that doesn't mean EVERYBODY in the Dominican Republic has those very same problems. I'll admit to you just as quickly that I have African blood as quickly as I'll tell you I have European ancestry as well. I'm here for a better life, and even though I consider myself Black, I shouldn't be expected to have to owe everything to the Black Community. And remember, there are pure White Dominicans as well as pure Black
@TheOnyxNightshade Yes, the Dominican Republic does have a LOT of color issues. But that doesn't mean EVERYBODY in the Dominican Republic has those very same problems. I'll admit to you just as quickly that I have African blood as quickly as I'll tell you I have European ancestry as well. I'm here for a better life, and even though I consider myself Black, I shouldn't be expected to have to owe everything to the Black Community. And remember, there are pure White Dominicans as well as pure Black
I'm a dark skin man and watching that video kind of hurt. They not lying in the movie. We blacks are raised to believe light is better. Every black person should watch this movie. I bet money that not many black people will care about this movie. It's called self-hate.
@151Neighborhood In my experiences, at least here in DC, dark skin men are treated differently then women. I hear a lot of lighter skinned women say that they want "a dark skinned brother". I rarely hear that from black men about dark skinned women. Just my experience.
Ethnicity and race are 2 different things. Their are black Haitians, Dominicans, Brazilians, and St. Lucians but guess what? Regardless of their cultural differences, their still black. That's like saying Irish people are not white compared to white Canadians just because their cultures and nationalities are different. That's what that girl at the end of that video was getting at.
@noodleinmybarf I understand your point. But white people aren't discouraged from saying we are Italian or Irish or French. We are never told we are all the same because of our skin color. At least not by other white people. We are told to be proud of our individuality. The statement at the end of this trailer seemed to be taking that away from brown skinned people in my opinion.
They should make kids, of any ethnicity, in every state of the country, watch the movie "Hotel Rwanda". If you haven't seen it, it's about these 2 tribes in Africa, killing each other over stupid things, like skin color, hair, etc. It's a sad movie, but if they showed it in the classroom, I bet a lot of harassment and bullying about anything, would stop. Every woman I know that has seen it has cried by the end of the movie.
@TheJuantheGr8 I would prefer they show them the documentary made about the genocide that has actual people and footage from Rowanda rather then a hollywood version of it. I agree with your idea though.
It's these very same problems that make people with some African ancestry that come from other countries, not want to associate with Black people from this country.
YES, colorism was created by whites and white America still promotes it!! I have met white people that think its funny that blacks have this problem. Black people make it worse by not discussing it with white people cuz they think its "our problem". No. It should be discussed with white people so that they can take responsibility for creating it. White people created colorism in India, Rwanda, Brazil etc etc. Black Americans are just one of many victims of Whites injecting us with colorism.
MultiCoexist 3 days ago
@MickJagoffable I am a Black American. while I agree with you that Blacks in this country have issues deeply connected to our history of slavery but African's are not completely clear issue regarding skin color. I for one do NOT agree in creating petty arguments as to why one ethnic group within the diaspora is "better off" because we as BLACK people have all suffered at the hand of white supremacy. Africa as a whole is one of the largest importers of skin bleach. An effect of post colonialism.
starnikki57 3 weeks ago
Nigeria and a few other countries werw named by the colonisers. Arrogant Fuck Afrika let them bleed it dry. Prostitutes. People are still poor jokers.
neimah79 3 weeks ago
Africans bleach their skin, adopt a white educational system, women wear weaves, nigeria has british pipe lines etc etc proud? Africa is being raped, africa is enlaved fool don't get me started
neimah79 3 weeks ago
@MickJagoffable That is the most ignorant comment to date. One's surroundings affected the mentality. Maybe you should look up the affects of white privilege rule under the west before you Judge from your pedeat pool stool
neimah79 3 weeks ago
Interesting how we make fun of dark skinned Alek Wek and the people of South Sudan and then go on about the Great Black Pharaohs of Egypt. News Flash: The Black Pharaohs were "8 rock" as in dark as night. They most likely looked like the South Sudanese, the original people of Nubia and one of the black peoples that Africans originated from.
Think about that when we hate on dark skin people and then go on to talk about great African civilizations! Peace from Kenya!
judyneno 1 month ago
Preach
NaturallyMoi 1 month ago
@NaturallyMoi ;)
gfreakj 1 month ago
Nice, honest, respectful and understanding comment on the video. Thank You! I pray you and your family and friends all the best. Keep HIM first - St. Matthew 6:33, John 3:16, Proverbs: 3:5-6. God's love and blessings!!!!
Antwanette0386 1 month ago
@Antwanette0386 Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
gfreakj 1 month ago
Wow this video is truly awesome to show everyone that people no matter what race or age or sexual orientation do not like to be made to feel unwanted. And thank God there are intelligent folks like this man who even goes as far as to picture himself in someone else's shoes! They never promote the progress!
bekasings 1 month ago
@bekasings Thanks for saying that.
gfreakj 1 month ago
Its so great to see a white person who understands and does not pretend to sympathize
imsolive89 1 month ago
@imsolive89 Thanks.
gfreakj 1 month ago
My GODDESS!!!! Thank you!!!
MsNani2230 1 month ago
@MsNani2230 You're welcome.
gfreakj 1 month ago
I 100% agree with everything this man said!!!! I think the my black counter parts who are lucky enough to know their heritage... Claim it!!! It can only be jealousy that would make anyone want otherwise!
RaeTL 1 month ago
Ill never forget when I was 5 years old a little girl which happend to be mixed.. came to my house. He mother was good friends with my mother. She pulled out her Lunch bag which happen to be the "brown" paper bag and tells me.. "My mommy said if your darker than this bag, your ugly. Her mom was just as dark as my mother and I. LOL. But it stuck with me. Until I became a teenager and start smellin myself. Now you cant tell me nothin LMBO. Black is definately beautiful and Im happy to be dark :)
Ysheena1 1 month ago 5
@Ysheena1 Good to hear you are happy and love yourself as you are.
gfreakj 1 month ago
@gfreakj -Thanks and that how it should be regardless of ethnicity, race, etc :) Thanks for the vid.
Ysheena1 1 month ago
@Ysheena1 Agreed. You're welcome.
gfreakj 1 month ago
your right,That's why we need to have unity again like in the 70s and be proud of who we are.
jamiahdastar 1 month ago
lightskin,darkskin,tan,whiteskin,redskin,d.c redskins.lol,Africa,Asia,Australia,Europe,America,s.e,or were ever you from or came out of at the end of it all we all have to answer to God.so respect and love thy neighbor as you love yourself.
jamiahdastar 1 month ago
@gfreakj thanks! :)
JadedeaJade 1 month ago
I have ALWAYS felt that if someone wants people to know where they are from or what their heritage is, then so be it. It's literally the same as someone who is Caucasian saying they are Russian, German, British, Irish, Swedish, etc...We know they are white, but a nationality is not the same as a race. A "black" person could say they are Haitian, Dominican, Middle Eastern, etc...but we know they are black. It's a little more complicated for the Biracial population, but I won't go into that.
meaninghasnomeaning 1 month ago
@meaninghasnomeaning Well said and agreed. Thanks for commenting.
gfreakj 1 month ago
People tend to find certain physical traits to be attractive. Get over it. Men tend to prefer long hair, slender build, and a particular hip-to-waist ratio in women. Get over it. Women prefer guys who still have their hair and are tall. Get over it. And yes, people typically prefer a lighter skin tone. Again, GET OVER IT! Why would someone think people's preferences in physical traits would & should arbitrarily exclude skin tone - the most recognizable physical trait of all? Be rational.
austinguy23 1 month ago
black cubans came from africa,blk americans came from africa, we all came over here on the same way,so why cant we unite? why is it that u disagree to that comment in the trailer? afro dominicans are not native to that land,we have the same african blood in us weather your AA, jamaican, haitian, brasilian, watever! we r the same people from broken a family, we need to unite or else our communities will be forever in shambles, and this aint just an AA problem, it happens in latin america as well
tempman1000 1 month ago
@tempman1000 Well said! Thank you! Sympathetic or NOT, whites will NEVER understand this
DCRugger320 1 month ago
GREAT VIDEO:-)
sajm4315 1 month ago
@sajm4315 Thanks.
gfreakj 1 month ago
Yo forget xo51xo. You are a cool brother. You definitely seen and learned a lot being around all peoples of the globe the way you've been. Salute. Cop the DVD tho, you may just have an Afrikan sister over your house one night and can discuss it with her. She will more than likely be chocolate, too, so peace and go cop that DVD when it drops.
Solitayre1977 1 month ago
@Solitayre1977 Thanks. I look forward to seeing it. Any idea when it comes out?
gfreakj 1 month ago
@gfreakj That's a good que$tion I need 2 know exactly WHEN THI$ Ma$terpiece come$ out. I'll google it.
Solitayre1977 1 month ago
@Solitayre1977 Please let me know if you find out.
gfreakj 1 month ago
@gfreakj It came out already in Harlem, I wa$ originally planning 2 C thi$ with my family & $ome friend$ of my fam but it turn$ out that this ma$terpiece i$ out.
Solitayre1977 1 month ago
@Solitayre1977 So its out in theaters but not on DVD yet?
gfreakj 1 month ago
Its not so much that carribbean people dont want to be associated with american blacks its just that they dont want the steryotypes that go with american black women because in the carribbean there is a better sense of unity not a complete sense but a better one (coming from a haitian woman)
FierceFashion 1 month ago
@FierceFashion Thanks for sharing your perspective. I appreciate it.
gfreakj 1 month ago
light skin, dark skin is not just in the black community, it also encompasses in asia as well....indians bleach and hate dark skin, sri lankans ect...it goes ACROSS the board, maybe not in the white community bc they tan to get bronze.
chiefexecutivelady 1 month ago
@chiefexecutivelady I was not aware that the issue was world wide. . Thanks for the info.
gfreakj 1 month ago
This guy doesn't seem to understand that the Caribbean people who say 'I'm not black I'm Haitian or Dominican' know just as little about where they originate from as black Americans. Black people from the Caribbean arrived there because of slavery, just like African Americans arrived in the U.S. because of slavery.
LUCIAINURFACE 1 month ago
Correcting my last statement. People who are not already proud of their heritage say this as if its better than being black. That's not to say that Haitians, Jamaicans, etc. are not proud of being black. I went to Jamaica and was treated like a Queen and that was awesome. They know they are black.
arcee0712 2 months ago
@arcee0712 Interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing it. Despite some of the nasty comments I've learned a lot after posting my thoughts on this trailer and issue.
gfreakj 2 months ago
Of course being black, I grew up with these stereotypes and modes of self hatred. On your comment about the Haitian, Dominican, etc. people say this because they don't want to relate to their African heritage. Its similar to the curly haired woman insulted for being asked if she were black. They don't say it because they are proud of being Haitian, they say it because they don't want to be associated with being black. This is dangerous because they past this self hatred along to their children.
arcee0712 2 months ago
Yes!!
mahogany2880 2 months ago
Maybe it's easier for me to get over racism because one I'm a guy and two I know my (Nigerian) heritage and culture. Everyone should just be proud of themselves and learn to coexist, but honestly 90% of the dark jokes I hear come from my fellow black people. People need to wake up and grow up.
ADAJ3 2 months ago
@ADAJ3 Well said.
gfreakj 2 months ago
I kind of think Black people would get more respect from other races if they didn't go on each other, but hypocritically get mad when a white person makes a joke about them. And when obviously 'black' people from places like the Dominican Republic deny being black, I sometimes think they don't want to be tagged with the same stereo types as black Americans.
ADAJ3 2 months ago
@ADAJ3
That is the point. However, every race of people have prejudices against their own race and its mainly due to wanting to fit into a "whiter" sense of beauty. For instance, Indians are also plagued with this light skinned, darker skinned prejudices. Asians want to have folds surgically added to their eyes to look more "white or western. So, lets not pretend that other races are prejudiced against blacks for that reason alone. Many of it is genuine prejudice and ignorance on their part.
arcee0712 2 months ago
@arcee0712 true true, i was so confused when these indian kids in my school were saying that they are better than southern indians because the southerners are darker.
ADAJ3 2 months ago
Nice video and you do have a point. I'm Nigerian, born and raised in the U.S. I hate when some people get mad at me for claiming this. They say that I am black like them. Well....duh! I never denied this. I'm just claiming my heritage, that's all. Folks can be ignorant!
Blissfulone82 2 months ago
@Blissfulone82 Thanks. Agreed people assume being proud of your nationality means you are ashamed of your skin color. They don't have to be mutually exclusive. Happy New Year to ya.
gfreakj 2 months ago
@gfreakj
Same to you. Keep the vids coming, no matter how offensive they are ;)
Blissfulone82 2 months ago
@Blissfulone82 Thanks.
gfreakj 2 months ago
@uheardme1stime Ummm okay (In christ) Lol
citygurl0883 2 months ago
I'm glad you made that point near the end of your video. I'm Dominican and I'm tanned, my older sister is white with green eyes, and I have friends who are dark skinned and we are all Dominican. It seems like when darker Dominicans say they're Dominican, or other people for that matter like Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Brazilians, and any other dark skinned person, someone has had a problem with it. lol
BeckyIsWanted 2 months ago
@BeckyIsWanted Good point.
gfreakj 2 months ago
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MickJagoffable 3 months ago
As a Black African I think "African Americans" or "Black Americans", whatever they want to call themselves, are completely color struck. They have a slavery mentality that Africans don't share and it's one of the main reasons why we (Africans) don't get along with them.I wouldn't want my child (that will be raised as a proud African) to be around people that are so confused and full of hate that they discriminate against their own. Not to be rude but I don't want my child to be a slave.
MickJagoffable 3 months ago 10
@MickJagoffable Thanks for sharing your perspective on this.
gfreakj 2 months ago
@MickJagoffable We are...we really are.
citygurl0883 2 months ago
@MickJagoffable What you don't seem to realize is that you're already functioning in the slave mentality. You're perpetuating the 'divide & rule' or 'divide & conquer' mentality that's lead to these issues. Stop fooling yourself, nowhere is the skin bleaching industry more successful than on the continent of Africa. These are the byproducts of colonialism & slavery worldwide & just because you deem yourself a "proud African" doesn't make you immune. You sound confused & ignorant.
kodada3000 1 month ago
@kodada3000 Africa is a continent NOT a country. Not all Africans, bleach themselves. In fact there are a few countries I have read about (less than 10) that have this issue. Again, its not widespread, not like in Asian countries.
I live in Kenya and for real the only women who bleach themselves are prostitutes . Admit it, colorism is not an issue in Africa as it is among the Diaspora. Know why? Because we live among dark skin people! The end!
judyneno 1 month ago
@judyneno Are you a complete idiot or can you just not read? I suspect you deem yourself clever with that retarded response but you simply sound stupid. Now, let's recap, what I said was: Stop fooling yourself, nowhere is the skin bleaching industry more successful than on the continent of Africa. Aside from the fact that your reading skills are clearly limited, I suspect you have never left your country, let alone your town. WAKE THE FUCK UP FOOL!
kodada3000 1 month ago
@kodada3000 Only a fool would reply to a message with an insult. I live here. You don't. Simple as that. Skin bleaching is mega business in Africa? Where did you get those facts? Not that I need to justify myself to you, but I have traveled around my continent so between yourself and I, I think I am more qualified to speak on my continent. You are the one making generalizations. I have not denied that there isn't skin bleaching, just not to the extent you are alluding to.
judyneno 1 month ago
@judyneno In fact, it was YOU who responded with an insult. Again, reading is fundamental. Further more it is YOU who are making vast generalizations, as you don't have a clue who I am, where I've been, what I've done, who I know, what I know, and so on. I highly doubt you are qualified to speak on anything beyond surface BS, let alone 'your' continent. You are little more than an irritant, blinding defending that which you clearly know nothing of, which also makes you an idiot.
kodada3000 1 month ago
@judyneno Now had you come correct instead of trying to make yourself seem smart with your ridiculous 'continent/country' and 'only prostitutes use these products' comments, we could have had a reasonable dialogue. It's bums like you who keep the slave mentality across the diaspora alive and kicking. Maybe try reading and educating yourself before you go trying to have a conversation. And if you can't handle insults, try not dishing them out or put your big girl panties on. What a bum.
kodada3000 1 month ago
@judyneno Do some research, and open your mind the FACT that the skin bleaching industry is making millions upon millions of dollars on the CONTINENT of Africa. Maybe prostitutes use these products, but so do grandmother, mothers, daughters, granddaughter as so on...even men. This is a generation problem and is certainly fueled by colonial and slavery. Get your mind right before you try being witty. Baby steps.
kodada3000 1 month ago
@MickJagoffable " Black Americans" probably don't want their children to associate with individuals who lump everyone into the same category (i.e. stereotype). Therefore, you both win!
lexingtonann 1 month ago
@MickJagoffable Yes it is a shame that we as people dont get along and you are absolutely right. Black Americans were not only physically enslaved, but were most definitely spiritually and mentally enslaved and made to believe they were less than. And as your heritage was passed down to you, the American Blacks have passed down a heritage where there is so much subliminal self hate due to centuries of oppression. Im afraid undoing 400 years of damage is hard to do in a day.
bekasings 1 month ago
@MickJagoffable I don't agree with your conclusions. The African diaspora is large and diverse. Plus just because Africans don't have pervasive color issues does NOT mean we don't struggle with other mental slavery issues. You know them, so I won't school you on this bro.
judyneno 1 month ago
@MickJagoffable It's weird because black people say the same thing about Africans. "I don't want to be in Africa I want to be civilized." Or "I know slavery is wrong but I'm happy my ancestors made it to America, who wants to be in Africa anyway." We still suffer from slavery and you suffer from colonization. We aren't that different when one truly thinks about it. Plus other races suffer from self hate as well. Like Indians and Asians.
MaddieK007 3 weeks ago
@MaddieK007 Of course other races suffer from self hate. Near enough every race was colonized. I'm just telling the truth. African Americans really don't understand how good hey have it. They've never spent a day in Africa so they think they have a hard life in America. What a joke. The roughest part of Compton or Brooklyn isn't close to the roughest parts of Somalia or Congo. Not even close. African kids have been through it.
MickJagoffable 3 weeks ago
@MaddieK007 Africans just feel like African Americans should be way ahead. We come to America and do better in school than African Americans. Furthermore, It's always Black Americans that bully Africans in school. "African booty scratcher"..Come on. You can't blame Africans for disliking Black Americans. If African kids had the same opportunity African Americans had do you think they'd want to be rappers? No way.
MickJagoffable 3 weeks ago
I just wanted to say that, what that statement actually meant, was that SOME blacks say they are something else and NOT african american when they truly ARE. The statement was an example for the lack of pride in being african american...I've seen it,heard it, and have done it myself.
soblood619 3 months ago
Colorism happens in all races not just the black community, I think bullying kids absolutely should stop but also grown adults should just learn to let things go when they get to a certain age. I was teased in school for almost anything at all and I don't carry that pain with me today. I'm tired of hearing GROWN ASS WOMEN complain though.
AStaRLuV 3 months ago
@gfreakj thanks for your response! @supakeliz I am grateful that someone of your heritage agrees. It's not about dissociating fro blacks, it's simply about pride. Thanks to both of you for the engaging conversation.
niqueshell 3 months ago
@niqueshell Likewise. Happy holidays.
gfreakj 3 months ago
i agree with you on that part of the clip where they were saying is a prob for dark ppl to say they are from another country...i am from jamaica and i say it i am not black american, i tell ppl i am west indian or jamaican but i know i am black me saying i am jamaican doesnt mean i am saying i am not black i am letting u know of my culture and heritage....i let it be known I AM JAMAICAN ...its just so sad to know kids think this was about skin color smh
supakeiiz 3 months ago
@supakeiiz Well said. Thanks for commenting. Happy holidays.
gfreakj 3 months ago
I agree with the statement you made at the very end. I am a black female and when Africans of carribean decent claim their heritage I don't take offense to it. I don't think they are denying their African roots, disassociating from black Americans. They are simply being proud of their culture.
niqueshell 3 months ago
@niqueshell It seemed logical to me. Thanks for letting me know your thought on that point.
gfreakj 3 months ago
One of my college friends is from Panama and she says she's a black person that speaks spanish. If you saw her you would think she was black american until you hear her talk. She has a very thick Panamanian accent.
honeegrrl 3 months ago
Black People Unite doesn't mean for a Dominican or Hatian not to claim there heritage. Truthfully, it is only part of there heritage just as being American is only part of mine. It is about the connection to Africa that we all share. Most from the Domincan Republic, Haiti, Barbados, Trinidad, South America, Mexico come from a slave tradition and don't know where in Africa they;re ancestors come from and are only claiming the part of them they know. Its about recognizing the heritage
wedidntknow 3 months ago 6
@wedidntknow That makes us all unique...and that is our connection to Africa by the way of colonization and Slavery. Of course recognize the Dominican you but also recognize the African you. The differences in skin color are only minor adjustments in the DNA through circumstances
wedidntknow 3 months ago
@wedidntknow I just want to add to what you said . . . it's also about distinguishing themselves from black Americans and the call to unite is that we're all black. Dark people in Latin America do not have it easier (often times) just because they're Columbian and so's their mayor, because they are Guyanese and so is their neighbor. Dark people often face discrimination wherever they are (Asia anyone? Ethiopian jews n Israel?), it's a call to acknowledge that we share a struggle. Safety n #'s.
MrsMabl 1 month ago
Or strength, more than safety.
MrsMabl 1 month ago
I'm slapping my forehead at some of these comment. I guess some of you are joking? Anyway, race talk involves all of us, not just one race.
YamiCassie 3 months ago
@YamiCassie I have that same reaction. So disappointing to see so many people complain about division amongst us humans and then complain when someone with different pigmentation comments on a subject. Shows why the problems persist.
gfreakj 3 months ago
Nice to see a white person who acknowledges colorism, it's effects in the black community, and it's derivation from white supremacy. You are a cool white person who finally gets it and especially a cool person, period!
HappyHooker83 3 months ago
@HappyHooker83 Thanks.
gfreakj 3 months ago
@uheardme1stime Wow. You know, I thought it wasn't cool in your "faith" to mock God? Your vulgar, pejorative, racist, sex-obsessed verbiage and ideology, combined with signing off "in christ", when you've been a very poor representation of Him, wouldn't sit well with Him I'd think. Aside from that, your theory is laughable. You FAIL at both exploring and explaining the psychology of subculture. I'm not surprised, however. Your brand of Christianity isn't known for its grasp of logic.
darkflower2 3 months ago
@uheardme1stime Wow. I find your opinions extremely presumptuous, and vulgarly obsessed with other people's sex lives. You don't know this man, and clearly you can see neither beyond race NOR sexuality. I'm sorry for you.
darkflower2 3 months ago
@kiki7fine It depends on who you ask, too. Some people have managed to shake off the brain washing that narrow features are preferable.
darkflower2 3 months ago
I agree with everything u said! Very well put!
reeree212 3 months ago
@reeree212 Thanks.
gfreakj 3 months ago
Your white! Get out of black talk!
DaSouth321 3 months ago
the point is that you should identify w your race regardless of where you come from , I myself am Caribbean but it couldnt make sense for me to say I am NOT black I am Jamaican. No I am black & Jamaican
Tickles10o01 3 months ago
@Tickles10o01 Saying both makes sense to me though I believe individuals should be allowed to identify themselves however they choose. Thanks for sharing your opinion.
gfreakj 3 months ago
@gfreakj I agree but the issue lies in people that try to ignore the fact that they are black. It's not a problem if someone says im Dominican , but for someone to say Im NOT black Im Dominican just because they don't want to identify w their race is a problem.
Tickles10o01 3 months ago
@Tickles10o01 Agreed.
gfreakj 3 months ago
I disagree w your comment about the ending of that clip. She is not saying that if you are black, but come from a heritage or background that is not American, that you cnt be proud of that or claim it.Someone saying Im NOT black Im Dominican etc doesn't make any sense. Black is a race and where you come from is your nationality so youre a BLACK Dominican - you cant disclaim that you are black Dominican is not your race. That's like a white person from Poland saying , I am not white I am Polish
Tickles10o01 3 months ago
I totally agree with the end of this comment referencing the end of the video also. I am Panamanian and have always been told by other blacks that I am JUST black. I am dark skinned, I know my heritage and have always been proud of it and will never negate it. It IS unfair. We are who we say we are.. don't lump us into your bullshit.
xpatkuwait 4 months ago
@xpatkuwait Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
gfreakj 4 months ago
It's just typical WOMAN rhetoric! It's pink where it counts!
WizzoPro9476 4 months ago
@kiki7fine True. Good point. Thanks for commenting.
gfreakj 4 months ago
@uheardme1stime negro means the exact same thing only in spanish/portuguese. only difference is that its come to be considered a more derogatory term due to the times when it was widely used.
xtiinaroqz 4 months ago
@uheardme1stime But who says negro as a reference to black people anymore? lol
xtiinaroqz 4 months ago
Nice beard. Being socially aware doesn't hurt the attractiveness factor either. ;)
CheckerBoardPants 4 months ago
@CheckerBoardPants Thanks and thanks. ;)
gfreakj 4 months ago
@gfreakj Anytime. :)
CheckerBoardPants 4 months ago
You should shave that ugly ass beard or grow some fucking hair on your head. You are a horrid looking creature.
xo51xo 4 months ago
@xo51xo Jealous????? LOL
gfreakj 4 months ago 5
you can claim ur heritage but just don't do in a way that u are trying to get away from being black because u see it as inferior in some way. Some black ppl will tell u that are anything other than black and thats the point this film was trying to make
brionnakennedy 4 months ago 3
degenerate faggot
W1F3B34T3R 5 months ago
I agree I am Haitian and proud of it! And yes I do know my skin color is black I have every right to be proud of my culture BUT some Hispanics who are black will tell you I am not black period.... we Haitians know we black!
mpoet21 5 months ago 7
@mpoet21 I cut hair for a living and I had a dark skinned Mexican woman come in and ask me if I could do something to her hair so people would stop calling her "a black". She said it with her lip curled up like being called black was disgusting to her. I didn't do her hair needless to say. I have a video about it on here.
gfreakj 5 months ago
@mpoet21 I hate that...But its true..
Zeramey 1 month ago
yo, mpoet21 you are my sister/brother and my pops comes directly from the motherland, Afrika. I was born in NJ, USA I consider myself AFRIKAN, feel me, any Italian Americans I know of call themselves Italians. The same goes for Irish people the Japanese they're not Japanese Americans they are Japanese, same goes for Cuban people and if all of these people can claim their motherlands Y can't we claim Afrika, maybe because in terms of natural resources its the richest land on earth?? WON!!
Solitayre1977 1 month ago
For the original CNN pilot study on white vs black bias in children see "1 of 8 - Black or White: Kids on Race - Inside The AC360 Doll Study"
bleedinghearthero 5 months ago
@bleedinghearthero Thanks for the info. I'll check it out.
gfreakj 5 months ago
hi, i just wanted to bring awareness as to why she called Dominicans, Haitians etc black is because, for the most part, their heritage/lineage did not BEGIN in those countries. you must understand that the slave ships dropped us off many places.....those countries included. As such, these people begin to mix and add to it. but it seems when they declare ONLY their heritage from those countries they are denying their blackness and association with black Americans. in that way we are divided.
kokotye157 5 months ago 4
@kokotye157 Thanks for explaining.
gfreakj 5 months ago
Great Post! I understand what you're saying about "people" knowing their heritage & agree about people being proud of where they come from. Don't think you're putting a couple of things together?...What you said about the woman saying "they thought I was BLACK!" w/incredulous-ness in her voice is SOMETIMES the same thing being expressed by saying "I'm NOT BLACK, I"m Haitian...I"m NOT BLACK, I"m..." Being "black" is SUCH a stigma (internalized racism) that they can't be "black" AND Haitian etc
dskytalkerable 6 months ago
@dskytalkerable Thanks. That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying that.
gfreakj 6 months ago
I am currently making a series of videos debating with a "popular" youtuber because he constantly bashes dark skin women...everyone is welcome to watch my videos :)
I always uplift my fellow dark skin women!
tmdpictures 7 months ago
@tmdpictures Please send them to me when you do if you don't mind. I would be interested in hearing your point of view.
gfreakj 7 months ago
African American black ppl do know where they come from: USA. It is sad that we don't own our hertiage. We are American. You are right, the other black ppl seem to be proud of whatever country the African Diaspora brought their anscestors to. We have plenty to be proud of in helping to shape this great USA. I'm just sayin...
woobuglauryn 8 months ago
@woobuglauryn I agree. Well said.
gfreakj 8 months ago
@woobuglauryn
gfreakj( Thank ou so much for your comment it made so much sense. i enjoyed what you said from one darkskinned beauty. To you Kudos!!! the point just see one another for who they are. Color, should have no barrier.
blovedpoet 8 months ago
@woobuglauryn
You might be so patriotic about the "great U.S. of A", ad that's wonderful. But just know that the government of this country does not feel the same about your African self in return.
blahblahblahman 6 months ago
Dude why do you care? How does this effect your life?
Astutechick 8 months ago
@Astutechick I know this may be hard for your feeble mind to understand but I have an ability to care about people that aren't the same color as me. It's a sign of being an evolved human being. People that can only feel something for people of the same skin color are kind of....stupid.
gfreakj 8 months ago 32
@gfreakj Your response to Astutechick is hilarious! Love it...
transplantclub 7 months ago
@transplantclub Thanks. I don't usually respond to ignorant comments but when I saw her name I just couldn't resist. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope she did too. LOL
gfreakj 7 months ago
@Astutechick why are you being so rude.. it may not personally affect his life but its nice to hear that other people are concerned about us black people. Its never bad to be culturally aware of others
ambi101 7 months ago
@Astutechick I previously wrote on your YouTube channel wall expressing admiration and appreciation of your views regarding how people treat dark skinned black females... but you REALLY went out the window with your comment on this video. Obviously you are completely ungrateful that people from another race actually give a fuck about you. Kick rocks, seriously...
ManOfBamboo 5 months ago
God bless you! Keep the dialouge going!. ;)
~MellRaye.
mellraye 8 months ago
@mellraye Thanks. God bless you too.
gfreakj 8 months ago
wow. keep speaking truth & sharing your experiences. it is a very sad issue that shouldnt even be
Karyn6133 8 months ago
@Karyn6133 Thanks for your supportive comments. It is a sad issue. Sad to see so many people in so much pain for no good reason.
gfreakj 8 months ago
@HaitiAyibobo It really wasn't a "lecture". And, how is that defending the fact that there is something wrong with darker skinned people?
TheJuantheGr8 9 months ago
@HaitiAyibobo Defend what?
TheJuantheGr8 9 months ago
@HaitiAyibobo How in anyway did I say there was something wrong with being dark? I mean really?
TheJuantheGr8 9 months ago
This issue not just pertain to black people this occurs within many if not all brown skin (hispanic, asian,etc) races. I know Asians are notorious for using skin lighteners, a lot of Hispanics divide themselves because of the tint of their color. Just wanted to let people know that this is not just a black issue, but a problem for many minority races. I dont think it will get better until it is addressed in ALL races
0119alt 9 months ago
@0119alt Thanks for pointing that out.
gfreakj 9 months ago
@HaitiAyibobo By most black people's standards, that's really not dark, I was never really made fun of in school for having what you consider "dark skin". But, what's the point of you asking me if I'm dark-skinned?
TheJuantheGr8 9 months ago
@HaitiAyibobo It depends on what you might call "Dark-Skinned". I'm just about Barack Obama's skin tone.
TheJuantheGr8 9 months ago
@HaitiAyibobo No crap dude. That's what I said in my comment.
noodleinmybarf 9 months ago
@HaitiAyibobo You just said what I said. I'm not Haitian, by the way, I'm Dominican of Cuban descent.
TheJuantheGr8 9 months ago
@TheJuantheGr8 It's VERY ironic that you would make a comment about how African-Americans' color issues make other black people not want to associate with them when YOU, paisano, come from a country that is RIFE with color issues. Dominicans will take any sliver of non-Black ancestry we can find in our family tree and cling to it for dear life, labeling ourselves with RIDICULOUS terms like "blanco oscuro" just to avoid acknowledging our African ancestry.
TheOnyxNightshade 9 months ago
@TheOnyxNightshade Yes, the Dominican Republic does have a LOT of color issues. But that doesn't mean EVERYBODY in the Dominican Republic has those very same problems. I'll admit to you just as quickly that I have African blood as quickly as I'll tell you I have European ancestry as well. I'm here for a better life, and even though I consider myself Black, I shouldn't be expected to have to owe everything to the Black Community. And remember, there are pure White Dominicans as well as pure Black
TheJuantheGr8 9 months ago
@TheOnyxNightshade Yes, the Dominican Republic does have a LOT of color issues. But that doesn't mean EVERYBODY in the Dominican Republic has those very same problems. I'll admit to you just as quickly that I have African blood as quickly as I'll tell you I have European ancestry as well. I'm here for a better life, and even though I consider myself Black, I shouldn't be expected to have to owe everything to the Black Community. And remember, there are pure White Dominicans as well as pure Black
TheJuantheGr8 9 months ago
@HaitiAyibobo Oh no! I know not all black people from overseas think that way! It just sickens me when I hear things like that. I feel you though!
LadyofWar1980 9 months ago
I'm a dark skin man and watching that video kind of hurt. They not lying in the movie. We blacks are raised to believe light is better. Every black person should watch this movie. I bet money that not many black people will care about this movie. It's called self-hate.
151Neighborhood 9 months ago 3
@151Neighborhood In my experiences, at least here in DC, dark skin men are treated differently then women. I hear a lot of lighter skinned women say that they want "a dark skinned brother". I rarely hear that from black men about dark skinned women. Just my experience.
gfreakj 9 months ago 2
Great video!
blacksncommercials 9 months ago
@blacksncommercials Thanks.
gfreakj 9 months ago
Ethnicity and race are 2 different things. Their are black Haitians, Dominicans, Brazilians, and St. Lucians but guess what? Regardless of their cultural differences, their still black. That's like saying Irish people are not white compared to white Canadians just because their cultures and nationalities are different. That's what that girl at the end of that video was getting at.
noodleinmybarf 9 months ago 3
@noodleinmybarf I understand your point. But white people aren't discouraged from saying we are Italian or Irish or French. We are never told we are all the same because of our skin color. At least not by other white people. We are told to be proud of our individuality. The statement at the end of this trailer seemed to be taking that away from brown skinned people in my opinion.
gfreakj 9 months ago
They should make kids, of any ethnicity, in every state of the country, watch the movie "Hotel Rwanda". If you haven't seen it, it's about these 2 tribes in Africa, killing each other over stupid things, like skin color, hair, etc. It's a sad movie, but if they showed it in the classroom, I bet a lot of harassment and bullying about anything, would stop. Every woman I know that has seen it has cried by the end of the movie.
TheJuantheGr8 9 months ago
@TheJuantheGr8 I would prefer they show them the documentary made about the genocide that has actual people and footage from Rowanda rather then a hollywood version of it. I agree with your idea though.
gfreakj 9 months ago
@gfreakj Yeah, true.
TheJuantheGr8 9 months ago
It's these very same problems that make people with some African ancestry that come from other countries, not want to associate with Black people from this country.
TheJuantheGr8 9 months ago
You are really insightful.
sdaryab 9 months ago
@sdaryab Thanks.
gfreakj 9 months ago