This is why we as African Americans (and Afro Brits, Afro Caribbeans and other women of color around the globe in general) have to create our OWN opportunities and jobs (both in America and abroad). Most likely you will continue to be passed over by corporations that could care less about you in favor of other ethnic groups. I created my own companies last year for this very reason which I am working on growing now! We can make our own way with hard work and determination!
So true, it's a shame no one including our own will give us opportunities. We have to be educated and entrepreneurial to create our own opportunities and be humble enough to reach back and help a sister when we make it.
Claudia is a great host, she listens, gives insight and has great topics. This was a good panel today. I love Claudia's hair with this color blend and this was a great makeup look and outfit.
Kayla the narrative that she seems to support is the distinction and separation between being black and a black woman... to be honest black women are doing better then black men
The ending was perfect "We are becoming the very people that despise you" Therefore, we become our Oppressor for the sake of acceptance. This had me thinking about why our most visible gifted black men marry white women. It's the imagery of success rather than the development and improvement of a black family.
I am soooooo proud of Claudia. She doing an excellent job. And, she looks so beautiful. This is interesting content. That older Black woman is on point. We should not feel afraid to be amongst other Black people.
Meritocracy is a myth, most wealth is inherited. So equating education to income is tricky. I bet Black women are doing better than their peers who grew up in poverty and did not inherit money. Also, student loans.
That's what I'm saying. They're sitting here acting like black men are the bell of the ball. It's funny how black females identity shift. One minute they're black, the next minute they're women. Then when it's convenient, they go back to being black.
Gender definitely is a factor! And maybe when we stop downplaying and dismissing each other's experiences then we can start building. These women have insights, stories and perspectives that we as men can learn from and need to hear...we can't improve our communities if we don't listen to and respect the individual voices of its members. Women's, men's, children's, light-skinned, dark-skinned, gay, straight, etc.--we can learn from our differences, we shouldn't ignore or reduce them. B/c THAT'S what leads to division.
@@ddacoe0 this is not a gender Pacific problem this is a problem that all black people face all over the world So at the end of the day if you ain't black there's no need to talk
@@wizzy1love Ok, I get what you're saying. Still, who am I to say whether being a woman exacerbates the problem or not? I honestly wouldn't know. But in either case...you can be a woman and black at the same time; I don't see how they identifying as women is taking away from black unity.
Great topic but it starts with the black man needs to respect themselves and our black women. If we can't hold our own people down why should others do it.
Others should do it because being the change you wish to see in the world brings about radical change! Thats the standard I live by and wish for the world. XX
This is a great topic! I've definitely experienced colorism among our people as well as others. I agree with you Claudia, we unite temporarily when it comes to certain holidays etc. But we don't keep that same energy in the long run. I started a natural nail care business "L'Marie Nail Lacquer" and while I've received some support from our black women/men (I am grateful for it), ive also come across skeptics that will try to pic apart the brand or undermine my efforts. It's interesting to say the least. We must support one another if we want to see any type of change.
Love this discussion. The micro aggression towards Black women creatives is real, sharp, rapid, painful, numbing. I just want to be free to express myself in way that impresses and encourages other women. The comment from the older woman with the twists is on point!
When Claudia had to explain who McEnroe was that is where I felt old lol. In all seriousness, black men who reach a certain level have to let young boys see that a black woman of all shades is desirable when they reach that rarified air in society. The majority do but the few that don't seem to be focused on way too much
Damn... Saw the thumbnail and was thinking, "Damn, she's Fine..." I clicked it on to find out that's Claudia??? Wow... At any rate, I have a Canadian friend who took a gig as an instructor at U.S.C. He told me how there was a Black girl he wanted to hire and the staff was not having it, despite her qualifications. Now, being Canadian, they do tend to have more open attitude about race. He insisted on hiring the girl and they just came clean and told him, they *did not* want a Black girl. Being his Black friend, he told me the story and how shocked he was - at a prestigious University.
@ The racial dynamic in Canada vis-a-vis Black people is a bit different than down here in the States. The same aversion and fear of Blacks does not exist in Canada that exists in the States. I'm sure there are racist Canadians, however, in my experience with White Canadians, I've just always found them to be more open and welcoming to me and Black people in general. When I first met my friend about doing some business I never mentioned that I was Black on the telephone. I've had White Americans freak out when they first met me and they had no idea I was Black, however, my Canadian friend barely batted an eye. And for that reason he's remained a friend. So, when he went to hire this Black girl he was shocked by the attitude of the staff, because he *did not* have that same racist mindset. He just saw a girl who was qualified and didn't give a F*ck about her race. Also, don't come at me with the colorism - I like darker skinned Sisters as much as light and think the darker Sister is cute.
black women are very attractive, its just alot are not attractive because of their attitude and lack of respect for people. period. and just cause your mom is is black doesnt mean she is pleasant to date, hence single mothers.
@@FlexNFly the use of the term is dismissive and lazy. It ignores the uniqueness of us all. similar to how people say Africa instead of the specific city they are travelling to.
@Nicole Llih I have seen N.w.a's comments. Therefore it's very very clear to me what they are implying. That went over your head but not mine. that troll is infamous for their ignorance. They are speaking about how female centric the so called black community is. by that they mean single moms on welfare.
Sounds like its more about racism than sexism to me. Why do black women conflate both issues as if they're both the same? Too much division between black men and women when we're both facing the same problem.
Because what tends to happen is when we create opportunities other people with more resources come and dangle their carrot and some take it. That's why
@Elyse George yes we have you have not listen as always just like now but hey keep on going where many have failed the wise ones is on the list who made it while the rest keep thinking that foolishness dream
Why aren't black people investing in Africa?, l see alot of Indians, Chinese ,Caucasians living like Kings and Queens in our villages....They enjoy our sun, They have bought trucks of lands etc and racking in grand mulla.... Black women, this is your opportunity to come and invest in Africa, its not a shit hole as its portrait in the media... Please come... Kenyan here
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Morena Moreno actually I have always had a high respect for Sister Jordan and I was just hoping that she would not use this great opportunity to make all Brothers look bad such as the approach that Loni Love used on TheReal Talk Show Matter of fact No Beef just comment
@@kennyray4458 Ever heard of the 8 Mile effect? Not only does owning your sh*t make you impervious to any ammo your opponent' might have, but it's also the first step to healing.
We as black people need to stop wanting validation from outside our race. Black people are BEAUTIFUL, AND VALID ALL BY OURSELVES. We need to understand that FOR OURSELVES !!!
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You lost me at Serena Williams. Lost all respect for her these past years, how she handled that Naomi Osaka ceremony and her and Venus's lack of support for black lives matter.
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