Dark Skinned vs. Light Skinned

WOW! It has been a long time my friends. How are you? =)

I haven't posted a blog since March, I've been slacking my bad of course. But however, time to shed some light on a very sensitive yet intriguing topic for me. Today I watched the Tyra Banks Show, and it was a comprehensive view of the shows she's done with black people stating their opinions on our race and it's culture. 

One thing that got to me was the debate of "Dark Skinned vs. Light Skinned". But it's not so much the complexion but the gender that sparked something within me. I'm a light skinned black female. I can't help that, I was born this way. I have been isolated from my peers as long as I can remember just for being a light skinned person. Is it my fault? No, of course it isn't. Till this day I still know females that refuse to get to know me because of my complexion. To be quite honest, I think my best friend/sista was the same exact way. She did not like me at all in 7th grade. It took a few months into 8th grade just for her to get to know me, and that's fine. She is a gorgeous dark skinned woman and I love her to death! We are now entering our sophomore year of college and still have a friendship strong as ever. Not only am I grateful to have her as a friend but also to have a dark skinned friend. She's the only dark skinned female best friend that I have. 

But now that I'm older, I tend to run into a lot more people who are tolerant to my complexion. It takes time, but everyone has to adjust, and get out of their ways. Those who chose to isolate me I hope that one day they will except that fact that everyone has their share of problems regardless of whether they are dark skinned or light skinned. Instead of jumping at each other, we need to realize that we have a lot more in common than we think we do. Now for my next topic....NATURAL HAIR! Oooooo, I'm sure that will strike a nerve with some people. Until next time loves! Smooches!