Earlier this week, our five-year-old Resident Princess made an observation out of nowhere. “You’re dark brown Mommy.” I looked up from my reading and nodded. “Right.” “Darius is dark brown, I’m tan and and Nia’s light brown like Daddy.” “Uh-huh, but everyone here is black and that’s the important thing Layla.” It’s probably odd to… Continue reading “Light Girls,” Heavy Burdens & Personal Pain
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Bill Duke Q&A, Pt. 2
By Lorrie Irby Jackson In the final segment of his interview with Dallas South News, filmmaker, director, writer and activist Bill Duke discusses upcoming projects, two recent back-to-back honors, his endeavors to educate the youth and how the internet lends itself to endless opportunities for those wanting to carve a niche for themselves in Hollywood and… Continue reading Bill Duke Q&A, Pt. 2
Colorism: Racism in Blackface
http://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/local-voices/headlines/20110929-lorrie-irby-jackson-of-garland-black-families-must-help-erase-prejudice-over-skin-color.ece Since time immemorial, black mothers and fathers have had the unpleasant task of warning sons and daughters of the day that a teacher, classmate or random stranger could single them out for ridicule based on the color of their skin. But some parents are so uptight about attacks from people of other races… Continue reading Colorism: Racism in Blackface