A Conversation With Black Women on Race | Op-Docs

In this short documentary, black women talk about the challenges they face in society.
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Black women talk about the multilayers of race and the culture of being a black women in America. They talk about racism and stereotypes that they face every day.
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[@clarissawestbrook2203]

I love the story about the father coloring in the characters.

[@diamondsngunns88]

+Clarissa Westbrook Me too! So sweet, creative, and loving :)

[@nancycaccioppo9946]

+Holly Gunn Thank you Maine !

[@dimriky]

Guess what? I don't.

[@invisiblerevolution]

I thought all *Black fathers* were BAD & EVIL or not there.......isn't that the narrative?

[@carlaeyyy649]

TEACH HIM!!!!! No it's not.

[@rjgthuro]

I can really appreciate this piece. Being married to an African American woman, you notice even more that there really are no voices praising the greatness or beauty of black women. As Americans we are almost immune to the concept of a black beautiful person. I've had several conversations with non black friends, colleagues, & what not about their opinion on black woman & they all tell me all these things they know (stereotypes really), yet they don't know any. Haven't dated any? The perception seems to be that they all wear weaves, have bad attitudes, or are "baby mamas". It disgusts me & saddens me for the fact that These lies are why we need to change, What this generation is not realizing is how deep this goes.

[@user-ci4cw1kn3k]

Maybe black school should stop putting metal detector at their door. If they don't treat themself like that of white school, I don't see why white people should treat black the same.

[@cincybest]

Cthulhu Daddy but that's not all black women though. Those women are used to represent all black women .

[@rogereriksen2472]

Wow, speaking of generalizations . . . . black women or any other race of human being have no greatness or beautiful in the romantic/dating/life partner sense. Individuals are found appealing or attractive to or by other individuals, not entire races or genders. I have seen black women that I thought were classy, beautiful & attractive. I have seen black women that I thought were exotic, mysteriously alluring & plain hot. And I have seen the opposite end of the scale according to what I personally find to be attractive or not. You will not hear my voice praising the greatness or beauty of any entire race.

[@kimhick972]

@@user-ci4cw1kn3k you know the irony of your statement is that there hasn't been a mass shooting at a black school

[@spacecase7566]

mike sanchez - what a vast generalization that is asinine.

[@simeon8195]

Black women are so unique and beautiful, all I've got to say as black man is, I stand by my own black women regardless of what society wants to portray them to be, because without a black woman, I simply wouldn't be here. Love my sistas to the bone!! Self acceptance and self love is the key!!

[@pameladunigan7959]

Simeon Cornish ,thank you. Much love.

[@johnnysays5879]

not one of the woman in this video comes close to being good looking. quit smokin crack.

[@Bells723]

@@johnnysays5879 shut up 🤐

[@deadgirltv917]

You're not handsome yourself sir.

[@kikanwam]

Deadgirl tv there is no helping Johnny people like him are low-key to ignorant to be helped

[@alyssasloneker5126]

I am not black, but I am very proud of these wonderful ladies who have accepted who they are and are confident in themselves. Keep rockin it ladies!

[@drislady]

Alyssa Sloneker AGREED

[@maevecooper3404]

Alyssa Sloneker , your hair is gorgeous!

[@breeyatchful]

Alyssa Sloneker -God bless you sister

[@heaty007]

i have a daughter......

[@jdlc903]

Why wouldn't they be? Why do they need your or anyone 's applause.

[@CloroxBleach-nu8vo]

As a black male I want to say I stand with the black women of our community I can never know how it feels like to be a black woman or a woman in general but I understand the problems of our community and stand with you guys! Beautiful woman

[@gorestfump8935]

I'm white and I don't know why I'm here but here's a like

[@PrincessYonna1]

Thanks even though many don't like us or hate us

[@jayyahmad9225]

Princess Yonna ♡ he’s right sister. I am a black man loves, respect, adore, and protect black women. I don’t tolerate nobody hurting and disrespecting my sisters when I’m around. So I love you sister. I’m another black man that has your back! Y’all are loved by many. We got to stick together. ✊🏾❤️

[@jayyahmad9225]

Pickel Sandwich wait what?? First off, I’m married to black woman and we share two sons. So what are you talking about. I don’t even date White women. You need to stop because it’s not cute at all.

[@jayyahmad9225]

Pickel Sandwich some of you are too caught up in seeing some black men dating white women that you overlook the black men who love and date black women. I’ve been bullied by white women as a kid. I’ve always stood up and I’ve always been there for my sisters. You don’t know my story at all for you to say something like that.

[@ladyindaroom]

Racism is so real. Colorism is also real, along with feauturism. I have experienced all three. Especially, with me being a dark skinned, heavyset, black woman with short hair.

[@BrianCeder]

Oh my beautiful sisters, I love you so much !

[@129291912]

Racist!

[@BrianCeder]

Yes, thanks

[@drislady]

Brian BEAUTIFUL comment

[@pameladunigan7959]

Brian Thank you.

[@mesocal3497]

Brian thanks for the love ❤️

[@ieshafluellen5846]

3:19 hit home for me. I’m 22 and I’ve graduated college. Most of my classmates from high school all are either in a serious relationship, have a family or married. I get weird looks from people when I say I don’t have kids or I’m not married or that I’m single. Then I realized that so many black girls around my age are in the same situation.

[@sweetzs100]

Is it because no man hits on you?

[@valhalla1240]

I remember an episode of girlfriends where that was the topic. They said that, especially as a successful well-educated working black woman you really struggle with finding a man. And in a video from Sarah Silverman's new show, she gets in a car with two black women who are doctors and they said, they often get told that they could pass as white.... That's one of the grossest things I ever heard. Even when you worked hard and earned something it gets taken away from you.

[@dimriky]

So what?! Want a boyfriend by force of law? Maybe you could get it through the Congress.

[@d.joseph98]

Rmary P to racist people. Just being black makes you ugly

[@aclemons6674]

Attractiveness and Unattractiveness is largely determined by societal standards of beautiful. If a person has unattractive features for the most part, it is affected by what society mainly finds attractive. If we are living in a country that says that cat eyes are attractive and you have large round eyes, that trait is not desirable by a large amount of the population. It is because we may want cat-like eyes to get passed down as opposed to the rounder and/or bigger eyes. Same for gapped teeth/closed teeth, straight hair-coily hair, paler skin to darker skin, thinner to heavy weighted people, lighter eyes to darker eyes, tall to short, etc. This may be the plight of being in a serious relationship and finding a mate especially in certain areas that may lack diversity or may so abide more by the hegemonic societal standards of beauty.

[@hastegelitten18]

It is so sad and unfair how black woman are treated... You are beautiful, strong and awesome as you are! There is nothing wrong with your natural hair it's just beautiful! Much love and respect from germany (yes I'm white)

[@thedynamicpanda6830]

I find as a black man nappy hair to be ugly and disgusting, its not beautiful. Reality is not everyone is beautiful and some people shouldn't reproduce. Some people have to change and negotiate with society. People have to be adaptable and dynamic.

[@KellySmith555]

+Kerstin Thank you. I agree. Africa hair is just as beautiful as European hair. Thank you for the kind words.

[@KellySmith555]

+Universal Audio I agree, some people shouldn't reproduce. You sir, are one such person. Ignorance is contagious, and it seems you've caught a bad case of it. Sterilizing yourself is the best option. Thank you for helping society, by removing your genes from the gene pool. The future will be better as a result. ^_^

[@thedynamicpanda6830]

LMAO says the woman. Anyone with nappy hair is gross and with a mans eyes I can tell you it matters. Don't tell people they are beautiful when they aren't. Most the women in this were ugly except the last one, but she was a 7.5. You can't just say something is beautiful it actually has to be beautiful. Nappy hair is not cute you have to work hard to pull it off.

[@KellySmith555]

+Universal Audio Thank you for providing more evidence to prove why you should sterilize yourself. Millions of men love black hair, otherwise the gene to produce that hair would have died out. But no, offspring with black hair continue to be born because many man find it attractive. You should able to recognize that many things about human attraction are *subjective*. That means its not absolutely or objectively true or false that any type of hair is attractive. It all depends on individual people. You'd know this if you were smarter. The fact that you can't accept other people have different opinions on hair, and that you believe your position is an absolute truth means you are not adaptive at all. Which is why you qualify for being sterilized. ^_^ Thank you very much for proving my point. If you need help finding someone who can perform the procedure for you, I'm more then happy to help.

[@KellySmith555]

Back when I was a child, white women in my neighborhood would never call me or my sister cute when they saw us...no. They would always say to my mother, "Oh, your children look so clean." I was about 3 years old, but I remember getting that same "complement" over and over again. I looked clean. I started to worry, even then....if I only look clean, does that mean I'm actually dirty? I started to think my dark skin made me dirty. That I could wash it off and be lighter. I still carry that. I still feel people looking at me sometimes...and wonder if they think I'm clean, or if they think I'm dirty.

[@avaalford126]

To be honest (coming from a white girl) I actually kind of envy y'all's skin. I think it's beautiful and y'all age so much better than us! I know a lot of great colored people and I wouldn't have them any other way

[@nichhahn1013]

Wow that's some crazy stuff right there. Someone called you clean they must clearly be a racist! LMFAO talk about don't know how to take a compliment geez. Do you know how many times I've heard a white person tells another white person how clean their kids were? Is because kids are dirty little turds and we both know that get over yourself. LOL

[@slycat2355]

They’re probably looking at you because you’re beautiful!😁

[@sha1841]

This is why we’re “angry” ☹️

[@itsallgoodz1]

Black women are angry cause they want to be white women

[@regulargirl8367]

Wayne Brady 2 We just want to be valued and respected

[@regulargirl8367]

Wayne Brady 2 you get a thumbs down

[@esikazemese]

@@itsallgoodz1 That's so ignorant to say.

[@rexathefox]

@@itsallgoodz1 tf?

[@mutterderberge5760]

I’m not black, but this was so eye opening/beautiful. These women are so strong & should be so proud to be black. I will never know what it’s like, but I see you & I just want to say thank you for sharing your stories 🖤 Beautifulbeautiful strong women 🙌🏽🖤

[@Iambunny-ry2os]

I’m a black, Latina woman in college. It’s my freshman year and I always get asked why I’m so angry when I’m passionately speaking about issues that cause me pain. I can’t go back to my countries El Salvador or Haiti because they’re in poverty and it all stems from racial issues. White fragility is so real and I’m scared to talk about my issues. White men have literally been so aggressive with me over asking questions or stating facts. The worst part is my school attempts to suppress colored voices it because it hurts their feelings but my people are dead. I will never know my native culture and I can’t go back home to my families. I think the death of my people and the poverty of my countries are more important that anyone’s feelings. Anyways I love my black queens. We got this!

[@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059]

I think youre yelling at the wrong people about this

[@loressawhite1879]

I’m also Afro-Latina and I felt every word you said I’ve had white men try and argue me down about what I was and and then have the nerve to be offended that I’m offended by what they’re asking me or insinuating about me being biracial and then I just remind myself, you know it’s not their fault they’re ignorant, and then most of the time it is their fault that they’re ignorant because they chose to stay ignorant about certain things when it comes to Black people or Black people that are biracial

[@late_privktorian_era]

this was awesome. thank you.

[@Lynnblue98]

I remember I had gotten box braids just for the look or for the beauty of it and a girl came up to me and asked me why I had horse hair. I felt like crying so hard that day because I felt so fake.

[@BrianCeder]

And know they all want box braids and claim to have invent it overnight !

[@jagartharn7130]

thats awful. im sorry you had to go through that

[@spacecase7566]

Went through this too. I simply said it’s not horse hair and kept it moving. 😂 I hope you can find strength when you look back at these horrible moments and seen how you’ve endured and overcome the BS!

[@mackcasey5905]

Now they mimic you wearing those same box braids, not to mention getting sun tans and not claiming to be white on there profiles.😁😂

[@mackcasey5905]

And that girl was just being the hater she is, lol facts Queen.😄💗

[@ShaudaySmith]

that chorus girls story about the costumer telling her that her hair couldn't do what the other girls hair could do really resonated with me. You can see it in her eyes as they start to well up from the memory. Something that was so pure for her, to dance, to dance with equal devotion and representation... was just corrupted.

[@ahsokatano6361]

I know the entire natural hair community would be cackling at that statement and would of had ya girl with a bomb twist out before the curtains even opened.

[@nichhahn1013]

Sounds like she made it up to me anyone would lose their job from saying that

[@valhalla1240]

I remember when Lupita Nyong'o said in an interview that, growing up, she didn't believe she was beautiful, because she never saw women like herself on tv. I immediately cried. Someone like her - HER!!! - not beautiful?!! I'm white, but I have dark curly hair and dark eyes and growing up every blonde girl thought she was the center of the universe and that I was garbage. Blonde Barbie was always better than her lame brunette sidekick Teresa. And every actress had to be blonde to be famous. Well, almost every actress. Because there was one teenager called Tatyana Ali, who played Ashley on the Prince of Bel Air and she was dropdead-gorgeous and I wanted to be just like her. She actually gave me confidence, because as a kid I felt like I had more in common with her than any white person on tv.

[@magicworld3242]

Valhalla, I guarantee you she'll marry a white guy and have bi-racial kids.

[@xyz-to9qi]

@@magicworld3242 😧😧 why are you like this man???!!!!

[@xyz-to9qi]

@@magicworld3242 like just keep it to yourself sometimes she can have the life she wants to have and biracial or just plain black kids is perfectly fine weather the world likes it or not

[@calebsprutte1779]

@@magicworld3242 and thats a bad thing how

[@spacecase7566]

Yuri Orloff - because she has dark skin? I guess your opinion matters...why? Ask yourself what you are adding to this discussion with your opinion.

[@owenbeharry8478]

Black Women are the most magnificent​ creatures on earth.

[@mesocal3497]

Owen Beharry thanks and black men r also ❤️

[@WeedIsHealthyForYou]

No they're not. Far from it.

[@Sitosat]

WeedIsHealthyForYou Were you waiting?

[@anastasiahmelevskih]

What about Asian people, White people and so on ? All people are amazing❤

[@leahnoname2831]

@@WeedIsHealthyForYou If we're so "Far from it" then why women pay millions to look like us?

[@quincypurnell7779]

I LOVE MY BEAUTIFUL BLACK SISTER. STAY STRONG AND CONTINUE TO BE GREAT IN ALL ASPECTS.

[@thattouristinmarina3253]

This is terrible, no woman or man should ever go through such disrespectful situations. I am terribly sorry for these women and everyone who ever has experienced racism. :(

[@mackcasey5905]

This comment means a lot to me & the 11yr old. God knows that i never wanted him to experience racism, smdh.

[@nichhahn1013]

I know right it must have been really hard seeing a book with someone in it that wasn't the same color as them. LOL that's pathetic they almost act like the guy that wrote the book should have made the person in the book some other skin color just to make that little girl happy. It's probably the same color as the writer which would only make sense. If you want more black people in books then write more books that's not our fault

[@brandinshaeffer8970]

The girl in the red top with the hotel story had me SCREAMING 'WTF' at my computer just now.

[@carlaeyyy649]

It's not surprising though. Sadly it happens a lot

[@nichhahn1013]

Didn't we learn from Jessie small at they just lie for attention and to try to keep racism alive? You want to see racism look at Nick Cannon's rant no white person has ever said anything that racist and kept their job. That's proof enough that racism doesn't exist in the way that you all claim it does. I mean imagine it a white person saying something like that and then keeping their job. You'll never see that happen. Because the racism police will swoop in Fast and take their entire career and we both know that

[@patrickpepin8577]

I truly love my beautiful black women. Stay strong!

[@ThaBlkRainbow]

Favorite quote: "I would tell my daughter's to be happy. Find your joy in however you define it. Not what I want from you or what society imagines. I want you to be happy. And I've got your back."

[@Jauntiii]

thx I needed this for hw 😂😂

[@weemeemoo]

Beautiful piece on gorgeous, strong women

[@blackmelon1]

A million thumbs up!

[@sweetboo1022]

Beautiful & heartbreaking

[@nichhahn1013]

Disgusting and laughable

[@lightyagami1731]

@@nichhahn1013 yes u r

[@iheartziggy1437]

@@nichhahn1013 ohh wow never knew you looked like that thanks for telling me

[@voodoopunchie5519]

I think I cried through more of this video than not. I wish the world could see the beauty and goodness and worthiness in every child and speak love and compassion and greatness into them, because at the end of the day that's what kids need, and the adults that grow from those kids will be better and healthier and happier.

[@nichhahn1013]

Oh my God come on now stop being dramatic there was no reason to cry it seemed like half of it was made up and the other half was just silly. I like how they tried to make white people seem bad because they made the people in the books they wrote the same color is them like we were supposed to somehow make them your color? LOL how about you black people just write more books it is not our obligation to make you feel relevant in the literary world. And if someone told her her hair was a mess probably would have turned it into all that stuff like it was racism and not just the fact that she was looking nappy

[@johnathanb4729]

Wait so your going to "cry" waiting for the world to "love you". This is precisely why ppl create their OWN world because ppl. Have their own minds and aren't going to love anybody unless forced to. This is what wp understand so geniusly. Why do you think war and film making was invented by them not to mention double talk and fast food.

[@mahlina1220]

Very wise perspective analysis- like you said- if only adults who were loved can grow up to be loving adults. Many of these haters were only loved for what they had/have to offer, not for truly who they ARE. So their own worth is only valued extrinsically. They have no intrinsic self-value. Thus, they project hatred onto everyone. It is quite sad, but becomes dangerous when that hatred is violent (economically/physically/politically/systemically).

[@jadewilliams7265]

Growing up as the only dark skinned in my biracial household is still tough. Thank you all for your strength. It is extremely hard for me to realize my value outside of my skin color.

[@pleupeilyn1990]

You ARE beautiful people inside and outside! With love from germany

[@Swnsasy]

I have a degree in Forensic Psychology, Masters degree and I'm called a liar if I say that. I'm told I HAVE, not probably, I HAVE different "baby daddies", I don't know my father and my IQ is under 70 because I'm a darker shade. I am a daddies girl and have both of my parents. I'm happily married to a very successful black man. I don't have an attitude as a black woman, I'm actually pretty goofy and it takes a lot for me to get angry because yelling and cussing to get your point across is a waste of my air. It's common sense you cannot start out by disrespecting someone whose opinion differs from yours and expect to have a conversation or debate or even that they will want to listen to you after that. Itreally is true you collect more bees with honey than vinegar..

[@CocaineDragon]

I have that degree and a doctorate in it too. I'm told often that I don't, because I'm black (with words or implication). I've lived in Africa and other people would do this and the same happens here in Canada, after I moved. Or, you know, you're black and black women don't have those, don't deserve those.

[@nichhahn1013]

Maybe stop saying things like baby daddies

[@rebecallanes253]

jesus christ the girl at 1:23 is stunning 😭😭

[@genesis8550]

I was thinking the same she's gorgeous

[@TheBiggestMoronYouKnow]

I was shook 😯

[@ameen7538]

Really tho

[@brandinshaeffer8970]

can't stop thinking about that dad and his crayons, coloring the storybooks :) My dad left when I was 3, but my grandad was this kind of man. Good & thoughtful & heroic.

[@nichhahn1013]

Yeah me neither can't stop thinking about it I guess black people should write more princess stories right? LOL come on don't be gullible. Didn't we all learn from Jesse small at these people are just trying to make s*** up to get sympathy? Remember it now the victim Olympics and black folks are at the top of the podium so far

[@Jessica.000]

Stay strong black women❤

[@johnnysays5879]

and quit smoking crack

[@nictimachalametminaj4323]

Johnny Says you ever where is like an obsession aww you look like you smoke crack daily looking at your pf

[@Erin-uz2gf]

our country has so much healing to do. and I don't know if it will ever be accomplished. we just keep repeating all of the same behaviors . my heart breaks as a woman and a person hearing the stories of these women. I'm sorry you all had to have these painful experiences. I pray that things will be better for future generations.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

@11STARFIRE it really is a heartbreaking problem that seems like it will just keep on going. old people with old ways of thinking will no longer be around but what about their children? they do as they were done and on and on it goes. too many people won't/don't want to look outside of their bubble and so the fear and ugliness just keeps festering as you said.

[@mnkwazi]

@@Erin-uz2gf Their children are just as racist, trust me.

[@fausto8932]

Here in Brazil we do not separate by ethnicity. If you fall in love with someone, it doesn't matter what color. I particularly prefer black women because they are happier and more beautiful. I am married to a black woman for 28 years.🇧🇷

[@osujicc]

I love this! I love us!

[@joetuss4926]

Nono Osuji Your brothas love you too sis

[@ThaBlkRainbow]

Big ups to NYT for showing Black women of darker shades in this clip. We need this!

[@chrisb9996]

Black women are amazing. Much love from a black man

[@trevorbazile862]

literally crying

[@dimriky]

Maybe it's conjunctivitis.

[@nichhahn1013]

. It's pathetic everybody's playing the victim Olympics but you all don't have anything to be victims over so you make up stupid crap like this

[@barakaobama7558]

Cardi B and Nicki Minaj are the public's perception of black women.

[@sabrinarivarde]

OMG YES! This...is everything

[@shivaniad]

I was trying to find this for so long.. 🎉🎉

[@lawrencegaceta4839]

Listening to their stories puts things into perspective. We can heal as a society once we chose to listen to what others are saying.

[@Romer411]

Tell our daughters they are Queens of the Earth Children of the Universe. Tell them we are unique a mystery to many, and a puzzle of pure wonderment to all. Sending love from A Proud Black Woman.... in Bunbury Western Australia 🖤🖤🖤

[@johnnysays5879]

tell you daughters to quit smoking crack

[@wildhopeXx]

This is amazing, thank you!

[@nichhahn1013]

Amazing huh you must be easily impressed. A bunch of whiny girls complaining that there's not enough books with black princesses in them? Then pick up a pen and write a book it's not white people's obligation to write books about black people. I thought this was common sense but apparently it's not

[@oscarford4326]

I love the story about the dad and the storybook.

[@Darltk]

I am a black man and I appreciate this video for sharing an emotional response. It's very rare that I have heard this as you are always trying to remain tough and strong. Never let anyone disrespect or put you down for your natural hair or skin color. Thanks for sharing your truth.

[@soniapinto7903]

They speak so honestly and are so articulate. I’ve been treated differently a few times by white authorities when I lived in Massachusetts and only realized a few months later why. Glad I got out of there!!

[@YoshiXO]

*Weeeeewww who’s cutting onions 😭. The last one really hit! I have two girls and this is exactly what I will and have said , will continue to say!*

[@nichhahn1013]

You know that's all Bs right? You notice on nobody ever seems to have the video when they're claiming racism. There's a video you should check out it's the one with Nick Cannon in it where he's clearly as big a racist as Hitler and that's not me exaggerating he says a lot of the same things Hitler said and that overrated no-talent hack gets to keep his job on daytime television? Talk about privilege black folks got all the privilege of these days they can say and do whatever they want and nobody has the courage to stand up and call it for what it is which is racism. Well I'll call it how it is Nick Cannon is a racist piece of you-know-what and doesn't deserve the ground he's walking on. I mean his entire career is just him pointing out other people's talent because he has none. He called himself a rapper one day and I about peed myself. So to prove my point go ahead try to find a video that's half as racist is what he said coming from a white person that got to keep their job and you won't be able to I'll bet you every dollar I own

[@elijahmack6263]

about three years ago i had a women that liked me and she was Korean we traded numbers. but then one day i was in the court house and i seen this black crying and i approach her and said whats wrong and are you ok. she said no and we started. to talk and then laugh from that day on besides my mother i never new how beautiful black women are inside and out so i took a vow never ever in my life i will date out side of my race again. and to all of my beautiful black women stay strong i love you all from corporate black women two homeless black women educated black women uneducated black women I love you all I am still single never married 42 years old no children no STDs financially doing good I'm not rich either I am poor 2016 I made $235,000 I own my own home and I are still trying to make sure my finances is in order but I hope one day God will bless me with my beautiful black queen so get back to the woman that was crying she was crying about how she just got racially profile again black woman this black man love you stay strong stay passion and put God first

[@ChandlersReality]

I **saw**, not I **seen**

[@Hake663]

So you know that is racist to say you will never date someone of another race.

[@aleshashelley7821]

George Motsinger So what's wrong with him loving his own

[@malayah8167]

George Motsinger actually it’s not not dating outside your race has been traditions for many years in many culture but I saying I don’t date my race is some what racist but I believe u could date who ever you want

[@KellySmith555]

+Daniel Leslie What a joke. Maybe YOU should say this specific man is a dumb hypocrite who cried racism, instead of saying it about "some" black people. You are the hypocrite here, kid.

[@DerionneArne]

It's a shame we have to go through this. But we are strong women. We will get through this.

[@gborowme]

I just google how to deal with being black in this world, and i found your group. Last week I stumbled upon David Sheen on how blacks are treated in Isreal, I cried this whole weekend and I prayed to God for strength to face the world. . Thank you for sharing your feelings.

[@MaureenMurphy_]

They're so beautiful!

[@beverleytheglobalcaregiverforu]

Pls someone forward this to Tommy Sotomayor,Phil the Advice show and all of the Black men who have created platforms on KZbin from belittling, deriding stereotyping and insulting black women every day in America for a dime.

[@mrblackalchemist]

@@Incognito-jl3jk Yep exactly.

[@naiomiscocoon8217]

I can feel the pain. I'm so angry.. I'm hurting.

[@johnnysays5879]

does your face hurt? Its killing me.

[@osophine8672]

@@johnnysays5879 ¿¿¿

[@nichhahn1013]

The pain? Really? Lmf oh you got to be joking right I was told to brush my hair on picture day long time ago was that teacher racist? Of course not. And whose fault is it that there's not enough books with black princesses in them? Will of course that would be black people it's not white people's obligation to write books for you

[@kpjlflsknflksnflknsa]

Why are people so quick to denigrate and attack these women solely for voicing their opinion? Their having grievances doesn't deny you a right to your own. Their telling one side of the story doesn't mean there is another. Why is everything a competition? Who has it hardest; blacks, whites, arabs, asians? Who cares? Why not acknowledge the difficulties faced by each and seek to rectify these through understanding rather then point scoring?

[@madeline799]

Musical theatre has been a refuge to me, where I felt happy, and good enough, and beautiful, and I am so sorry that you didn't get that every single day of rehearsal and performance

[@MelaninSpeakzOut]

I have daughters and I tell them every chance I get, that they are smart, important, special, beautiful, and can be ANYTHING they want. Not to limit themselves for no one. I am both native and African decent. I'm either told to be more black or more proud to be American. Truth is, I live for me! I no longer wish to fit in with standards that are set to define and stroke the egos of people. Love is a multiplicity. It's warm and comfort. It's also Truth! I can't wait for the day that Truth is what we ALL acknowledge #OneLove

[@Alex-ki1yr]

That ending quote... Wow. I'm going to say that to those I love, and do my damndest to live by it.

[@ricksaunders]

Thank You!

[@meenalaregina7770]

All of these ladies are lovely, articulate and smart. As a woman of colour my heart breaks when I heard about their experiences. All of them are fantastic... I wish everyone would see them as I do.

[@ryanh.2078]

Good Black woman inspire me because I see most go through a lot of b.s. growing up and being diffrent but still able to be wonderful,graceful and charming.

[@lisiastaa4539]

All of you are beautiful and intelligent women. Stay strong! As a white person I would probably never understand your struggle, but I at least I would try to make our world more equal

[@marsha831]

All of these women are bright, articulate, and beautiful. Totally professional and I got a sense each of them is very capable.

[@nichhahn1013]

Capable huh? But yet they seemed devastated from princesses not being the right color and someone telling them to clean themselves up. I had a teacher tell me to brush my hair on picture day she clearly must have been racist right? LOL and if you want more black princesses then right black princess books that obligation is not on any white person. I mean how narcissistic is that you really expect the white Rider to make his princess black to make you happy? Wow that's some self-obsessed s*** right there get over yourself

[@DarkBrown777]

I can relate when the woman was talking about having to get or have another person, (especially with a huge chance of that person being white, looked at by default as the one with or who represents authority or sort of power placed on them) and validation through that person (whether they knew me or not) to give the 'greenlight' or confirmation as to why I am wherever I am and if I serve a purpose. It is all based on what this person may say, and it is to be obeyed regardless of the outcome. They need someone else to explain or give the "Okay" as for my affiliation with whatever I am doing, and as to why my presence is necessary and should be known for whatever reason. It hurts and it is not fair. I am treated as if: "I am put in a box, in a corner, and told to shut up". Ask yourself: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How? Especially before speaking to a color human being, because that's who we are. God bless and I hope God keeps molding you into the person you supposed to be.

[@ojitosrodriguez114]

I'm olive skinned and speak Spanish from birth, however because I know black women in America are the most neglected and disrespected, I will ALWAYS prioritize and uplift my black sisters before anyone else, on God. 💯 #yeahisaidit

[@miriamali8707]

You are all so beautiful black women , your compassion and your zest for life and what is within you shines through to make you even more beautiful.

[@analyst1777]

Too many of us are focused on acceptance instead of liberation. Once we become liberated we will no longer have to think about being accepted!

[@marshacreary2442]

Very Complex

[@davidchavez1330]

who’s the girl at 1:33 I’d like to do some “extensive research” on her

[@donishawebb495]

Gosh I love this video

[@benitakipela]

The father coloring in the characters for his daughter, wow.... this is a sad reality that were still facing in 2022.

[@deevee8595]

I love you fellow black women! Regardless of shade regardless of nationality May we continue to unite and not let society separate us! We need each other! We also need our black men!

[@baluchremedy909]

the lady in the pink so amazing,intelligent

[@SkySpiral8]

To all black women... you are utterly breathtaking and PLEASE keep telling your stories. Because some ppl who haven't experienced this truly have NO idea what you've been through!! (me a few years ago)

[@lllll997]

I am from INDIA 🇮🇳, through internet I got know about USA cultures (especially BLACK CULTURE) i loved it (the diverse ethnicities USA has) like INDIA (multi cultural itself). There are very prominent BLACK celebrities and influencers in USA and public ❤️s and respects them. I thought this BLACK RACISM was fading in USA and now everyone respects everyone. Then this vedio is 6 yrs old, so I don't know what is current situation on RACISM in USA in 2022. ??.

[@peterb8607]

i love black women BEAUTIFUL ladies you ARE powerful much LOVE

[@nichhahn1013]

Powerful? You realize they're whining about there not being enough black princesses and books right? LMFAO or the teacher told him to brush their hair? I was told when I showed up for picture day as a kid to brush my hair must have been racism right? Of course not the teacher was looking out for my parents you guys just jump to the racism conclusion every chance you get because you're constantly participating in the victimhood Olympics. Get over yourselves

[@FlyingNazgul-wm1dv]

Black women are known to be the most calm, rational, professional, quiet women with excellent customer service skills and no attitude that make you hope to get a black woman helping you in a checkout line or the dmv

[@StudioVegan]

The end " find joy" had me in chills this is just beautiful my mom had so much to tell me and honestly didn't think she would have to tell me.

[@Kari-0503]

I am a hispanic woman and I'm so sorry for not understanding your group I thought every minority group felt some racisim but I didn't know blacks go through it so much more in America to a measure I have never experienced I'm so sorry brought tears to my eyes. This is so hard breaking

[@TooCoolforCardi]

Kari: No offense, but Hispanics are some of the most anti-black and racist even within their own. If you are unaware, it’s only because you are not paying attention, but Latinos and Hispanics don’t wanna identify with their black blood either even though most are brown or dark skin and a great deal great and even possibly you have black blood. A lot of the culture and music and food is from Africa and the Caribbean.

[@teeroy2138]

Good brothers will always have your back and will always love YOU...

[@nichhahn1013]

Unless that means sticking around for the kids right? LMFAO! Any idea which group of people is least likely to stick around for the raising of their children?

[@dangelofulton6944]

I love Afro Women😍😍😍😍 Will always be there for my sisters.

[@marcuse2687]

I am sorry to every woman who felt inferior based on your color. You are all beautiful women.

[@nixonightxy585]

Such strong beautiful women here. thank you for sharing your words. and WHo's cutting onions in here ???

[@roelidani]

Now that I have grown into a woman full blown, my beauty is unbound. Blooming for all to see, I am gorgeous, unapologetically me. Brown, with braided crown, gifted by my father and mother. I am not ashamed of the gifts I have been given. They are mine and mine alone. Everyday I have been loved and nourished by unseen hands that help me stand strong, against the winds of doubt and storms of hate and lies. I have been loved since before I was seen and no one can take that from me. Agape.

[@Ruralyouth95]

I just watched another video on the topic it said stop focusing on what you like and focus on what likes you

[@lolamaria959]

5:19 beautifully said

[@Ravenovah]

I love this i needed this TODAY #THANKYOU

[@mesocal3497]

I wish I was in this video 👀

[@ivanpetrov9483]

She was asked about hotel room information - NOOOO RACISMMMMMM, NOOOOOO!

[@sonrisaverdean757]

4:40 was touching🤗

[@TRUEkcctv1384]

As a black woman in America ur emotions is used against u

[@TRUEkcctv1384]

@zapp1919 what im sorry i dont understand

[@Nekole1]

I agree.

[@thehoneyeffect]

Its so tough

[@adamday5045]

I CRY EVRYTYME

[@ShivamPatil-zg5ck]

Dislikes ones are racist . love my black and brown people .

[@LeannsAdventures]

The girl's dad shading in the characters in her books. 😭❤ We all are beautiful!

[@seanjohn864]

interesting enough

[@franklingonzales3913]

In my culture you grow up raise your kids till they graduate highschool and don't break the law. After that skies the limit. Live on my peeps.

[@coolness-vt4mu]

beautiful people.

[@johnbarney409]

And yes, we are all beautiful !