Essence Says: GO GLOBAL! pt 2. Interracial Dating - Sistas, Thoughts?

In this second video of the four part series,"Going Global" I share observations I've made of black women dating men of other races and cultures. I come from a diverse family which I jokingly refer to as the "united nations". In addition to this, interracial marriage of black women and white men was an accepted part of the religion of my upbringing in spite of this mix being less socially acceptable in the larger society. In this video series I share what I've witnessed in the real world, as well as my own personal experiences with dating outside of my race. I believe to each her own, but also feel that black women MUST be very cautious in the game of going global. In the video Ladies, especially those of us in our 40's and 50's, I reveal why you must proceed with the utmost caution.

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Debbie Williams
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[SoulFitnessDivas]

@sclay12345 Michelle Obama and Oprah going natural would not be well received by the world and that is the unfortunate truth about society's standards for beauty.

[sclay12345]

If a man approaches you, OBVIOUSLY he doesn't have an issue with your hair. It's not someone's race...it's their culture and mentality. It makes me feel so sad to see bw be captive to their OWN fears and insecurities about other people think. Half the time, people have a positive attitude. You say it in your own vid...several Latinos didn't care. So it's not them. So, let it go. Let it flow. Enjoy!

[SoulFitnessDivas]

@sclay12345 Hair is only a big issue for black women because society's expectations of beauty have made it that way. From Hollywood to the office to K Mart, you don't see black women wearing (dread) locs, braids or afros. Many have been even been by black men if their hair is not straight, easily straightened, or naturally straight. I do agree that there are men out there who are not so shallow in their thinking and care more about how a woman makes them feel than sociey's expections re: hair

[mightybee101]

@arthuria321 i'm glad you said one mexican guy because black men say that and much more to black women on a regular basis i have never dated a mexican and more then likely wont ever date one but that isn't here or there

[SoulFitnessDivas]

@arthuria321 Thanks for the comment. As I said in part 4, I believe to each her own...but black women really need to be cautious for the exact reason you cited. We are viewed as less than and it puts us at a disadvantage in the dating game, but it's no hopeless. Peace and blessings.