[Arrissia]

In the black community we have a problem with skin tone. As a dark-skinned black woman, I have often been befriended by light-skinned people simply because I have long hair that is not a weave. I guess they feel that because I have ‘good’ long hair, I am worthy enough to be spoken to. My point is that such things do not just occur to you. I also think it is unfair to make such a general statement, as I do not have a problem with light-skinned women. What I will say is that often in the black community, we place more value on those who are closer to the shade of white because of their ability to blend in. Many dark-skinned women are raised to believe they are inferior or less attractive. When you watch TV or look in the magazines, what’s considerd beautiful is not a brown siste, but one who is carmel or lighter. I am not saying it’s an excuse for their attitude, but it may be the reason they have one, and you might want to take that into consideration. It’s difficult to be comfortable in a society where you go in and out of style like clothes.

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Name : Arrissia, Gender : F, Race : Black/African American, City : Los Angeles, State : CA, Country : United States, Occupation : college student, Education level : 2 Years of College, 

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