Tag: racism
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Blackface IS a form of Racism and it’s (STILL) not okay
So I was asked through a comment on my video on YouTube: “why can’t people cosplay black characters?” The person who commented was very curious and I wanted to make sure I gave an accurate reason without being rude. Want to know the video in question? CLICK HERE to see. It’s not long at all.…
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Meaning of “Racism Is Wrong”
My thoughts about how uneducated many people are about racism is appalling. I almost gave up on drawing years ago due to the pain and twitching I get in my dominant right hand. I believe that was 2015. A few years later, an idea sparked while more issues regarding racism, discrimination, and even police brutality.…
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My Skin Is Brown & They Still Hate It
Think about it.The reason racism exists is because we actually matter. I mean,We’re hated because of our…Skin colorBeautyIntelligenceExistence This skin has a costAnd it’s greatThey want what we haveBut when it’s time to payYou all run scared Our skin is brownAnd no wonder why they fear us My skin is brownThis causes us to be…
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Black Women Aren’t Angry—They Just Have Something Important To Say
For far too long, Black women have been characterized as angry, loud and aggressive—especially in the workplace. The stereotype has plagued generations before me and, unfortunately, even my own. Even during a collective move to inclusivity within the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ groups, somehow the “angry Black woman” cliché lives on. However, it’s a tale as…