Monday, November 16, 2009

Is Hollywood Still Paper-bagging It?

Social verification. Colorism. Brown Paper Bag Test. Whatever you want to call it, these topics and conversations seem to come up more and more especially when it comes to images that are being presented to our young girls and what are accepted standards of beauty.

I found an interesting article over at The Root by writer Jada F. Smith, where she tackles the conversation when it comes to the new movie release, Precious. Its an article worthy of conversation especially with a tag line: All the Dark-Skinned Stars in 'Precious' Are Bad. All the Light -Skinned Stars in 'Precious' are Good.

I'm not here to agree or disagree with Ms. Smith, but what are your thoughts about images that are being presented to our young girls? Is this a valid conversation? Do we even care? Or are some "radicals" just stirring up the pot again cause its all about how good your baby-girl happens to feel about herself!!!

Talk to me moms...

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