Light Skin Privileged(Answering Questions)

Time to answer your questions. And this one is a doozy.

Q: Do you believe in Light Skin Privilege? Have you ever used it to your advantage?

A: I hate Colorism. There are several posts on here stating my disdain.  If you have been with me from the beginning of this blog you know it goes under my belief, "Massa Really Screwed Us Up". And I do call it out when it comes up in my presence. I have an older relative I will stop mid-conversation if colorism comes up. And yeah, I do believe "Light Skin Privilege" exists. But I have never purposely used it to my advantage.  I hate the fetishized conversations that some like to have when "complimenting" my lighter skin. I'm not exotic.

I'm a Black American. My family's story has slavery all through it like most Black Americans. Also, my Light skin perpetuates many to assign me as a "Good Girl". I remember the first time I heard, "I know your cute light self ain't cussing. You're supposed to be playing nice". That adult didn't say crap to the girl, who was darker that was cussing also. Back then I felt non-human. Wonder what lesson did that girl learned. And of course, I have seen the lingering pain colorism has affected others. My sister & I avoid this one cashier's line when we grocery shop. She dotes on my sister's light brown eyes & my skin color to the point she starts self-hating herself. That's no advantage. It's heartbreaking to see & hear.

So, why would I ever use my light-skinned privilege to take advantage? It Hurts!

Thank you for the questions. I can't answer them without you guys. And if you ever have questions you would like for me to answer, send them to C.OUT.SPOKEN.DIVA@gmail.com. And I will answer them.

As Always Talking to You in Adult Terms!