" Colorism: Division Among Us"
This kills me to write it, but it has to be said. As y'all know, I call out any and everyone who is oppressing the success of Us. When I mean this I don't care who it is even if it's One of Us. Heck, I have called-out myself on this blog (several times). Today instead of talking about Racism, I want to talk about something called Colorism.
Definition: Colorism is a practice of discrimination by which those with lighter skin are treated more favorably than those with darker skin. In the African-American community, this traditionally played out via the paper bag test. Those lighter than the standard paper lunch bag were allowed entry into fraternities, sororities and other realms of black upper class life, while dark-skinned blacks were excluded. Source: http://racerelations.about.com/od/understandingrac1/g/definitionofcolorism.htm
WOW! Am I right. This is foolish beyond belief. I didn't even want to believe this until I got older and found this to be true. Further, it was never a issue or I never felt less or more than my fellow Brother/Sister. I have all kinds of shades of people in my family. I never saw no-one in a better light (no-pun intended). In addition, to me "The Blacker The Berry, The Deeper The Roots (However, that's just my opinion, and that's just the way I was raised).
Anyway, I would not bring this topic up had it not hit me in the face HARD the other day.
For anyone who knows me, The Brother Behind The Computer. Y'all know that I am a huge YouTube consumer. Honestly, I watch YouTube possibly more than regular TV.
Anyway, I watch a popular YouTuber. He is a Brother and some of his pranks are funny (I do not want to get sued so I will not say this name). Anyway, he is a ok dude (I at least thought that from what I see from his pranks and vlogs). However, something that has turned me from him is a new series of skits (written-comedy videos). The New Skits are Called Light Skin .VS. Dark Light (He's Young and is preaching ignorant division). He is doing these skits in partnership with a powerful company, run by one of the most powerful Black-Men in America.
Anyway, not only are the skits unfunny; however, they are bringing division. Also, in 2015 they are doing the Tom's Dance by bringing back old "stereotypes" and "hate-traps" created & set-up by the oppressor (read Willie Lynch Letter).
The sad part is, I can't even blame any "outside" sources for trying to cause division amongst US. This is being done by uneducated & unenlighten Brothers who have lost their way or never had it in the first place.
This series of "Internal Hate" and "Internal-Division" has been going on for some weeks now. Although, I have only watched one (I was too sad to watch the rest) this foolishness is continuous and may not stop anytime soon.
To add insult to injury, this channel does not even have anything to balance the foolishness. No reverse Colorism, Unity Skits, or I didn't even hear them mention the tragedies of Mike Brown, Trayvon Martin, Monroe Bird. These people in my opinion are truly unbelievable (in the worst way possible way). Even there competition, Complex News talk about real and impactful topics. While these people, are Fools For Free. In my opinion, this is black-on-black crime. And not the bias one that Fox News loves to cover (White-on-White is about 86% to 89%), just had to throw that out.
In closing, for I can not articulate this the way I want to. I want to say that no one is better than another. I love My Sisters & Brothers the same, no matter what their complexion is. And, if you don't know where the love for "Angel Cake & Devil Cake" comes from. It comes from the "Slaves" love of Master, It comes from Willie Lynch, it comes from the brutalization of Our Fore-Mothers (which as a result produced "House Workers" aka the "different" off-spring). Look up the word House Slave or House (you-know what).
In conclusion, I say this. These skits are beyond foolish. Comedy is suppose to make people laugh and heal people. However, this is hurting and dividing people. Also, even a kindergarten knows not to make jokes that are harmful, offensive, or are at the expense of another.
I found these skits also even hardening, knowing the struggles Our Ancestors made for our equality. I also know the struggle and sacrifice they went through to try to unite Us. Last, I know the sacrifice and struggles that many right now are going through (including myself) to unite Us as a people.
I am truly sad that they have chosen this form of comedy to base or waste their lives on. This is junk and mess that needs to go away.
I closing, I leave you with a speech that has been said to be one of the most popular speeches by The Great and Honorable Minister Malcolm X: "Who Taught You To Hate Yourself."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSgUTWffMQ (0:01- 0:59).
Sincerely,
The Brown Brother
This kills me to write it, but it has to be said. As y'all know, I call out any and everyone who is oppressing the success of Us. When I mean this I don't care who it is even if it's One of Us. Heck, I have called-out myself on this blog (several times). Today instead of talking about Racism, I want to talk about something called Colorism.
Definition: Colorism is a practice of discrimination by which those with lighter skin are treated more favorably than those with darker skin. In the African-American community, this traditionally played out via the paper bag test. Those lighter than the standard paper lunch bag were allowed entry into fraternities, sororities and other realms of black upper class life, while dark-skinned blacks were excluded. Source: http://racerelations.about.com/od/understandingrac1/g/definitionofcolorism.htm
WOW! Am I right. This is foolish beyond belief. I didn't even want to believe this until I got older and found this to be true. Further, it was never a issue or I never felt less or more than my fellow Brother/Sister. I have all kinds of shades of people in my family. I never saw no-one in a better light (no-pun intended). In addition, to me "The Blacker The Berry, The Deeper The Roots (However, that's just my opinion, and that's just the way I was raised).
Anyway, I would not bring this topic up had it not hit me in the face HARD the other day.
For anyone who knows me, The Brother Behind The Computer. Y'all know that I am a huge YouTube consumer. Honestly, I watch YouTube possibly more than regular TV.
Anyway, I watch a popular YouTuber. He is a Brother and some of his pranks are funny (I do not want to get sued so I will not say this name). Anyway, he is a ok dude (I at least thought that from what I see from his pranks and vlogs). However, something that has turned me from him is a new series of skits (written-comedy videos). The New Skits are Called Light Skin .VS. Dark Light (He's Young and is preaching ignorant division). He is doing these skits in partnership with a powerful company, run by one of the most powerful Black-Men in America.
Anyway, not only are the skits unfunny; however, they are bringing division. Also, in 2015 they are doing the Tom's Dance by bringing back old "stereotypes" and "hate-traps" created & set-up by the oppressor (read Willie Lynch Letter).
The sad part is, I can't even blame any "outside" sources for trying to cause division amongst US. This is being done by uneducated & unenlighten Brothers who have lost their way or never had it in the first place.
This series of "Internal Hate" and "Internal-Division" has been going on for some weeks now. Although, I have only watched one (I was too sad to watch the rest) this foolishness is continuous and may not stop anytime soon.
To add insult to injury, this channel does not even have anything to balance the foolishness. No reverse Colorism, Unity Skits, or I didn't even hear them mention the tragedies of Mike Brown, Trayvon Martin, Monroe Bird. These people in my opinion are truly unbelievable (in the worst way possible way). Even there competition, Complex News talk about real and impactful topics. While these people, are Fools For Free. In my opinion, this is black-on-black crime. And not the bias one that Fox News loves to cover (White-on-White is about 86% to 89%), just had to throw that out.
In closing, for I can not articulate this the way I want to. I want to say that no one is better than another. I love My Sisters & Brothers the same, no matter what their complexion is. And, if you don't know where the love for "Angel Cake & Devil Cake" comes from. It comes from the "Slaves" love of Master, It comes from Willie Lynch, it comes from the brutalization of Our Fore-Mothers (which as a result produced "House Workers" aka the "different" off-spring). Look up the word House Slave or House (you-know what).
In conclusion, I say this. These skits are beyond foolish. Comedy is suppose to make people laugh and heal people. However, this is hurting and dividing people. Also, even a kindergarten knows not to make jokes that are harmful, offensive, or are at the expense of another.
I found these skits also even hardening, knowing the struggles Our Ancestors made for our equality. I also know the struggle and sacrifice they went through to try to unite Us. Last, I know the sacrifice and struggles that many right now are going through (including myself) to unite Us as a people.
I am truly sad that they have chosen this form of comedy to base or waste their lives on. This is junk and mess that needs to go away.
I closing, I leave you with a speech that has been said to be one of the most popular speeches by The Great and Honorable Minister Malcolm X: "Who Taught You To Hate Yourself."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSgUTWffMQ (0:01- 0:59).
Sincerely,
The Brown Brother
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