The Blacker the Berry…

I really hope the audio clip circulating the Internet of Yung Berg talking down about dark skinned women is a counterfeit. Because if he truly thinks that dark skinned sisters aren’t beautiful, he needs to wake up. Sure, people are entitled to date what they are attracted to. But to demean the darker woman in the manner that he did is a disgrace to our people.

In case you haven’t heard the clip before, here it is:

Dark skin is a flesh to wear with honor. Lets not forget that dark skin is the mother to the human race. Dark skinned slaves torn from their homeland were the ones that set the tone emotionally, mentally and spiritually for the strength we maintain as a people. To deny their beauty is to deny their worth and ultimately yourself. Black people have long had this mess between the races about dark versus light, red-bone versus Nubian queen. Yes, we come in all shapes, sizes and skin tones, but we all hail from the same branch originally rooted in the motherland.

An individual sounds so belligerent and completely f**@king ignorant going on about a woman needing to look as beautiful coming out of a swimming pool as she did going in. The last time I checked men shrank when they came out of the pool and you don’t hear women going on and on about that! Will black folks ever get it together? Mocking your own people for public consumption continues to reiterate that we can never stand together as a people when all we’re doing is tearing one another down when we get the opportunity. Let’s not forget that a number of your listeners are not your complexion. A number going through the struggle of daily life don’t meet specific skin requirements and may have straight or kinky hair.

What if the beloved Harriet Tubman only chose to free dark skinned people like herself? Do Sidney Poitier’s numerous accomplishments hold less value because he isn’t as light as Harry Belafonte? People should think before opening their big yaps and take into regard what they are actually saying. Stick to singing about big butts and Cristal, you 4’9″ reject. Take into account the light skinned, long haired females that are on their knees for you are only bowing for the cash you’ve managed to bank. If the statements you’ve made are really true, then you were a lost soul before “Sexy Lady” and are indeed one after.

People like to say you know a real man when you see one. Truth is, you know a real man when he opens his mouth. You’re in desperate need of a history book and a fresh ass whooping with a leather belt.

Until next time, be a blessing to a stranger,

~ The Lioness