Amara La Negra Discusses Being Afro-Latina & The Standards Of Beauty In The Entertainment Industry

[@daecreates]

I’m not even Afro-Latina and this interview had me aggravated. I applaud the artist for being as respectful and classy as she can. It must be annoying trying to prove yourself constantly

[@stephpesos8]

Dae Creates exactly..shes beautiful inside and out

[@Cicin230868]

So true!

[@xavierjackson6460]

She is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. Seriously

[@wisediva9807]

Xavier Jackson Aaliyah was to me now Amara is

[@LoveNaisa]

I feel the same way. She just needs to take the eye contacts out and embrace her eye color

[@kellybiancagrey]

Da'Naisa Love. Those are her natural eyes

[@LoveNaisa]

Summah Skarz I doubt it

[@LoveNaisa]

SagaciousNihilist You seem so hurt that you came on a black person’s interview to bash black people. You must love us that much

[@AllGreyEverything]

She is dope af. She got through the ignorance of the interview with grace and still came off as fun. I like her.

[@ThatPrettyGirlMeOT]

She is SO EXTREMELY patient..

[@namastewellness]

You have to be to make it through an interview on this show. Smfh.

[@HoXanna]

Honestly, too patient and too nice for the way they're treating her. They're not listening to her at all

[@Professionaltalent]

Black men use to be so educated like Muhammad Ali... A boxer second to a real educated black man

[@christinem8799]

i would’ve lost it after he said “you sure it’s not in your mind” 😩🙄 21:05

[@jamalyoung8461]

She should have brought TWO ASSHATS for them to wear.

[@LiogCeartas]

Props to Amara for handling herself well among two male knuckleheads. Props to Angela for maintaining professionalism. Because I swear these all american people just don't understand Caribbean and Latino culture.

[@pink_magical_girl]

PumpkinEskobarr not all. These two are just ignorant as all hell.

[@constanceforeman6407]

I really like the show but this did tarnish how I felt about them but more reason to educate I suppose. I truly don't think they understood which is the true definition of ignorance but also a lack of trying. I'm Black American and I was sooooo excited to go to Cartagena, Colombia and see my people. Like people walking up to me and speaking Spanish because we all looked the same. It was beautiful.

[@trishsanity5840]

PumpkinEskobarr were not all that stupid some folks act childish. Its not hard to understand. When he asked what is she race wise I want him to know the real God in heaven had a laugh. Race and ethnicity is different she's black just like him, her ethnicity is dominican. No we're not all this stupid and I'm surprised he asked such a stupid question being from new york.

[@joebloe7253]

@Pumpkin -- That's bullshit. Most Black Americans DEFINITELY understand there is racism in Caribbean / Latino Culture. Just look at the comments on here. (btw, I'm a Black Man from LA). Everybody, including me, is just extremely surprised that THESE TWO dudes are so fucking ignorant on this. But don't put us ALL in that box, cuzz that's not true at all.

[@DomCTBG]

So stay there.

[@malditaseantia4307]

I'm glad to see, that most of the people in the comment section are calling Charlemagne and DJ envy out on their bullshit!

[@fabibibine]

So much bullshit

[@scoob3doob3doo1]

It’s funny how Charlemagne was so attentive in Cardi B’s interview but when it comes to Amara La Negra, he’s dismissive to what she’s saying. Fake woke

[@billyvega5064]

Katherine Grace cardI b transgender 2

[@JessBlaze202]

Good point.

[@alblake7494]

He feels that way because u never heard cardi b complaining like her and she had it worse her teeth was messed up she Rachet and Dominican plus this girl looks better then cardi b

[@chapodagoat7929]

Char da god stay doing that.He be scared of certain people and just shitts on the 1s he feel are under him

[@jeromed3904]

hes a character hes fake AF he apparently didn't seem to like her at all, and he knews Cardi would cus him out plus cardi is so immature that him and her get along easy hes a child minded fool

[@rachaeljames5399]

Caribbean is literally mixed with so many races and ethnicities .. what’s so hard to understand that the woman is Afro Latina

[@tianaprince-nalwanga4375]

Rachael James innit 😂😂🤣

[@rosiepena8917]

Rachael James - exactly she's Latina with black heritage, end of story! Charlamagne just seems like he isn't very smart and he got the position cuz he's pretty not because of anything else...

[@ld8178]

@@rosiepena8917 No, she is Black (Race) African in a latin culture. Latino isn't a race.

[@jhomelmazhd696]

@@ld8178 yes she is black but also mixed like majority of Dominicans

[@owamiekhumalo7501]

The thing is nobody hs educated us bout that u know now that she hs explained it I get it. Z a

[@Tantella1]

Amara La Negra deserves to be a role model. We need to be vocal and support her!

[@gilliessch723]

i agree

[@afrocentricsoul]

Angela Yee was the bright spot in this interview. She respected the guest and tried to educate her co-hosts. Envy and Charlamagne refused to be educated.

[@philautiaetdiligoalii4089]

afrocentricsoul ahah no they were all terrible, all talkin at the same time. I really think Angela is bad for the job. she just ain't that outspoken enough, always gettin talked over with them

[@c4ndym4n73]

That's because she's not big like Cardi b if she blows up big then they would pay attention I'm sure.

[@backlashza]

She held her own in this interview. Kudos to here for getting her point across against some ignorant and offensive lines of questioning.

[@DomCTBG]

They were reasonable question that some of the audience were wondering.

[@444brianm]

A lot of people seem like they don't understand that Dominican, Puerto Rico, Mexican and Cuba is your nationality like American. It has nothing to do with you race (Black, Caucasian and Asian). There is no nationality were everybody the same race. That like saying Americans are white. When Americans are a lot of difference races. REPLY

[@rabakwahy.yasharahla1858]

Absolutely agree! Ignorant line of questioning. Pathetic

[@skychan3645]

Her dark skin is so pretty I wish i had beautiful dark skin like hers

[@naturallycurlynicole4419]

Me too😭😭

[@mikelarry9779]

I have dark skin on my cock

[@ezraelreynolds3442]

@@mikelarry9779 lol wtf

[@locymadlack3575]

Mike Larry wtf

[@periodtpooh1375]

Mike Larry What the hell bro

[@adotjohnson9410]

They were rude but she handled this interview well

[@yourriderdie8472]

A DOT Johnson yes she really did

[@YvonneMugure]

She’s such an inspiration and making a huge impact already!

[@siobhanair2659]

Polishinggold definitely

[@JustYohannes]

Whats so hard about understanding afro latino? its so easy African descent people came to all parts of the Americas, from brazil to Canada to the Caribbean to the U.S. Dominican republic is a country not a race, in every country there are different races. Brazil has the second biggest population of Afro-descent people out side of Africa (Nigeria). Love you queen!

[@Nina_dollinista]

Afric Network they act like its a brand new race that fee from another planet

[@KiambuX]

Afric Network THANK YOU! Read a freaking book smh. 👌🏿

[@biancaolae8394]

Most of us were never taught that tbh. I still struggle to recognize afro _____. It's confusing for me

[@TheWaterEmpress]

Afric Network Brazil is the first

[@JustYohannes]

I know, like yo read, talk to people its crazy how some of us in america only care about afro people in america and maybe some in the motherland Africa...its really not that hard, unless you get sunk into this narrative in america.

[@MaisyJaisie]

Wow I'm surprised that a black man in America does not relate to the struggles of an Afro latina. Just wow! Whew, the denial...

[@pattiebell3657]

Black man in American don't relate to the struggles of black women period be they American or Latina.

[@kewlgurrl]

Exactly! I'm dumbfounded.

[@britishsummer1715]

@@serpentserpent9308 teach them!

[@wi77iama773n]

Pattie Bell bitter much? sorry he hurt you.

[@LolaBugzy85]

@@pattiebell3657 It's so sad how African American men act like they are immune to the problems of the black race.

[@michellewiley9637]

Shout out to Angela Yeeh, for showing her love.

[@Zee_Babyyy]

First of all, She's GORGEOUS! 😍😍😍 I can't get over how stunningly beautiful she is.

[@Prettytony0627]

50_Shades_Of_Me yes lord!

[@LovinMe60]

50_Shades_Of_Me she REALLY is

[@Finebay]

50_Shades_Of_Me I can’t get over how pretty you are

[@brandonrobinson8116]

I with you. I'm like shawty is fly! I love the way she rocks her chocolate💯👌👍

[@SirBrucie]

She is hands down the most beautiful woman ive ever seen. She is literally the female version of Idris Elba.

[@castillojennifer17]

Bob Marley said 'no chains around my feet but I'm not free' with fools like charlamagne these words are still very real for many

[@darkskyparadise1384]

jennyincr So TRUE!!! So many people of color walking around enslaved but free.

[@sheismelanin8889]

Facts

[@kimberleenicole1]

Facts 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@zntrot3418]

That is why the black community worldwide is continuing to struggle... other black people who are ignorant and blind or just hypocrites. Amara.. you did well and speak your truth which is my truth as well

[@ladysaane]

Yall truly disrespected her, Im tired of yall picking and choosing who you gonna respect for interviews

[@EverydayIsMyRunway00]

The ignorance and disrespect displayed towards her (with the exception of Angela) was unfathomable. She is a gorgeous woman and handle this interview very well.

[@LaLaGNYC]

Tastefully Gaudy 🙌🏾

[@beeang7414]

Tastefully Gaudy I’m embarrassed for them

[@np472]

I'm disappointed in the fact that Envy and Charlamagne can not grasp the fact that racism and colorism is not solely an American issue; that it is a global issue. They both have the privilege to travel and experience the world or even read a damn book, and yet they are still completely ignorant to other cultures.

[@nikewarrior24]

np472 I was going to write a comment similar to that. Thank you for writing this!

[@phillyphil1513]

re: "they are still completely ignorant to other cultures." it's an act. cultural ignorance is all but IMPOSSIBLE for anyone residing in or repping NYC.

[@Tazmatik]

Amara held her own . Great job .. in Nicaragua there is Afro latinos aswell 🇳🇮

[@sneakerrc7973]

Yup..there sure are...Bluefield.

[@catherinegarnett-santiago8500]

Panama , Honduras , Belize , Cuba , Brazil, Columbia, Venezuela all hve afro-latinos. I am a proud one right here.

[@6ftNaturalBeauty]

Catherine Santiago I’m Brazilian, but I do not consider my self a Latina. We speak Portuguese not spanish

[@catherinegarnett-santiago8500]

Multiethnicgirl 6foot being has nothing with being able to speak Spanish ( If I called you hispanic then that would be incorrect ) . Latinos are people of the Latin America ( Brazil is included because of where you are geographically located).

[@eudofia]

Amara La Negra is way more articulate than Cardi B. She has a point about colorism in the entertainment industry.

[@AnAdorableWombat]

Amara didn't sell her soul completely

[@Kaithelightworker]

Don’t know who she is but she is GORGEOUS 😍 She’s giving me Pam Grier “Foxy Brown” vibezzz.

[@chair1002]

i been said that about Foxy

[@lawnside82]

yea she is.. and her music is lit.

[@keeshiajones3310]

Yes she do scream Pam Grier

[@thechampdmanz8382]

SlowClass Kai I was thinking the same thing

[@essenze25]

SlowClass Kai Yessssss all the way ❤️❤️

[@TayLovelyDove]

What blows me is that people don’t know the difference between nationality and ethnicity 🙄

[@ol305stunna]

Damn girl

[@andremh17]

I know lol. And it's simple! (NATION)ality (ETHNIC)ity

[@californiawestcoast8275]

Right!

[@juaneduardo504]

Blissfulblu I love you ... #WAKEUPBLACKPEOPLE

[@sonya-mariesamuel4708]

Blissfulblu yes! And I think that’s what ctg and envy had a hard time grasping

[@KingNettii4422]

She would be a beautiful model for Fenty Beauty

[@imrickjamesbiiiiitchhh6161]

Butterflii Kisses Oh yes! She'd be a beeeeautiful model, period.

[@KingNettii4422]

HoodAzzGoddess Of-Light Yes she would!

[@Lady_Tee15]

Butterflii Kisses yes!!! 😍😍😍

[@LexCATL]

That's a great idea ❤❤❤

[@deborahhauer6486]

I'm so sick of her , we are not trying to have a long drown conversation about who are what she is O K you a dark skinned women ........ Go for it win that all WIN. YOU ARE MAKING ME SICK WITH YOUR BIG MOUTH JUST .......... WIN

[@Hercasl]

Black American men trying to pretend that they don't see her struggle. 🤦🏽🤦🏻

[@chanellebooysen9570]

I feel like this is the case way to often

[@moshebgr8]

@@chanellebooysen9570 it is called giving a person the platform to tell their own story without interruption. They are also trying to understand the dynamics in the Latin American region cause they aren't exposed to that environment. Not that they are ignorant of the issues, but because the media has not taken the time to shine the light on the struggles of Afro-Latinas in the Latin-American region. They are well versed with the struggles of black people in in Africa cause it was brought to them by the media.

[@Ty2Tito]

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[@monelwookie1]

Charlamagne sounds so ignorant. She is a black woman who's ancestors were stolen from Africa to DR (hence the Latin culture). Her struggle is the same as everyone else in the diaspora, why is that so hard to understand/reconize????

[@Sickles197]

Monel R this. Envy acting like he’s seen a alien “your not black and you don’t want to be Puerto Rican”. Wonder what he think Brazilians are.. Puerto Rican?

[@khalilwilliams1818]

Stolen from Africa? You need to learn history, that whole thing was a lie we black ppl have been here in the America's before whites discovered America. If you look up the etymology of the name American by its definition it's the copper color races of north south central America, this was in dictionaries before it was changed, so technically only blk ppl can only be American.

[@uptownyoungin8305]

Yes an fucking fact

[@kofikwakye37]

khalil williams stfu

[@garyloten-beckford889]

Very ignorant

[@MoonMoodMedia]

She explained it numerous times why do they insist on complicating this? It makes a lot of sense and it’s unfortunate she experienced that. I’m glad she’s bringing awareness to it.

[@deepstate3358]

Tash B On the Origins of “Dominican” The first recorded use of the word "Dominican" is found in a letter written by King Phillip IV of Spain in 1625 to the inhabitants of the Spanish colony of Hispaniola. In this letter, which was written before the arrival of French settlers on the Western side of the island, the King congratulates the "Dominicans" for their heroic efforts in defending the territory from an attack by the Dutch fleet. The term or demonym ("gentilicio") "Dominican" was used in reference to the Dominican Order - after their patron Saint Dominic - which had been a key institution and element in shaping the island's post-Columbian religious and civic identity for over a century. This letter can be found today in the "Archivo General de Indias" in Seville, Spain....

[@andremcelroy1281]

Tash B this interview could have been 20 mins

[@melissajohnson1052]

The ignorance in this interview is disappointing & appalling. She's such a beauty inside and out. She deserved a better interview. Charlemagne......expected more from you and Envy....you thought she was black until she spoke? Come on sir.

[@solbingham6881]

Melissa Johnson I agree..

[@monniej58]

Horrible interview all the way around. She deserved better. *smh*

[@deepstate3358]

Melissa Johnson On the Origins of “Dominican” The first recorded use of the word "Dominican" is found in a letter written by King Phillip IV of Spain in 1625 to the inhabitants of the Spanish colony of Hispaniola. In this letter, which was written before the arrival of French settlers on the Western side of the island, the King congratulates the "Dominicans" for their heroic efforts in defending the territory from an attack by the Dutch fleet. The term or demonym ("gentilicio") "Dominican" was used in reference to the Dominican Order - after their patron Saint Dominic - which had been a key institution and element in shaping the island's post-Columbian religious and civic identity for over a century. This letter can be found today in the "Archivo General de Indias" in Seville, Spain....

[@rpruitt9189]

Melissa Johnson How can any of them be pro black and not understand what an afro latino is ?????? Smh how could they be so unaware of the struggles in the latin community i feel like they just be fronting now they dont get her at all and its annoying to see such ignorance they not even taking her serious but want ppl to take us serious...they keep covering her communities struggles with the black struggle

[@LouieV6]

Charlemagne is a fake woke jacksss, and Envy is an idiot. I expected this from them

[@ms.keyshawineglass7590]

"I thought you were black until I heard you speak." Wooooow! That was so ignorant! Dominican is her nationality not her ethnicity!

[@maxmendez20]

I have a friend from Dominic Republic. She's beatiful as this lady with grey light eyes.

[@selexssalami4095]

i get that all the time.

[@Isabelcasillas05]

DJ envy so dumb ,I swear .

[@rusty315]

M L they are contacts

[@sherwinaransome3172]

The dumbest talk show on the planet

[@nuttyelf21]

Preach sis. Be you. You’re black. And Latino. And you’re beautiful and incredibly intelligent. Leave these sheep to tend to they mindless chatter and judgment and uneducated guesses. You’re a damn Queen.

[@killahlos7501]

nuttyelf21 Dominicans we the best

[@nuttyelf21]

The King in the North I hear you and that is true only To a certain extent. But I chose the word I used very carefully and without mistake. And she is a Queen. She’s handling her business without wild’n out, even when she has every reason to. Beauty, intelligence, and a calm of ruling her own space and not letting the overwhelming negativity rule or regulate her reactions. So yes, she’s got the title of a Queen to me. 👑

[@mangalover763]

The King in the North queens do whatever the hell they want to do. Btw. Queen actually means whore or prostitute.

[@Razzledazzle111]

Charlamagne's got two black daughters. If he thinks black women don't really have to deal with skin shade issues, he's in for a rude awakening within the next couple years of his daughters' lives.

[@melissajohnson1052]

This part, this is the same thing I said! The fact that he has two black daughters and displayed such ignorance in this interview is lame and sorry.

[@ocky88]

Yep

[@War-tc3tn]

smell your upper lip

[@Chauntihanna]

I like how Amara handled herself. I dont think the guys treated her with much respect.

[@rogers5622]

Chauntihanna Fawaz they act like they never saw a beautiful womam who is Proud of her color!

[@yumiyumitao3324]

They hardly ever treat women that come on their show with respect.

[@2ndround415]

Agreed

[@VanityZERO]

That woman always handles herself well. I mean literally the first time we see her she’s faced with discrimination by Hollywood and I loved how she handled it.

[@only1Franque]

Her confidence is intimidating.so they feel threatened .. Love her

[@noluvjay7558]

Black=Race Dominican=Nationality Spanish=language(also a country ) Latina=Ethnicity Latina =Culture Human=Species

[@elsharaawy8662]

Culture, race and nationality are all a type of ethnicity.

[@camnewton9524]

Black is not a race

[@jorgesandoval5520]

Delvinthedude thank you I always have to explain this to people

[@thomastank8458]

@@elsharaawy8662 your completely wrong but ok

[@chanellebooysen9570]

Why does there have to be categories

[@ItsGoingDao]

Disappointed with how CTG handled this interview. He showed wayyyyyyy more interest in guests like Berniece Burgos who don’t do anything, but really couldn’t have cared any less to properly interview someone like Amara who’s using her platform for an important issue. Shame.

[@trashgal7357]

So true. These times are messed up. Ratchet Strippers and Instagram thots are praised over talent and class. I'm fking done🤦🏾‍♀️

[@AfriNaija12]

Very much a shame...

[@MiyaGb]

FACTS!

[@tamikatalbot7341]

WORD!!!

[@xhibit.6986]

Loaded Leo Same here!

[@VonvonB24]

Why do I feel Angela is the only one who researches the people before they come on the show

[@Fluer-de-Lis]

Devon B she is. The other two are the comedic relief

[@wishunew1724]

Devon B because she is! People try to discredit her but she is the only one that doesn't disrespect the guest.

[@tinkydinky21]

And that’s why she’s there. People always comment that she’s boring but for those of us who appreciate someone knowing what they’re talking about...she adds that balance.

[@KINGKUSHINGTON]

Bruh whey you steal my government 😂😂😂😂

[@missincognito2666]

CTG researches on air

[@Wnston55]

I’m convinced DJ Envy is not from New York. How you from NY and not know what a Afro Latina is.

[@deepstate3358]

Winston W On the Origins of “Dominican” The first recorded use of the word "Dominican" is found in a letter written by King Phillip IV of Spain in 1625 to the inhabitants of the Spanish colony of Hispaniola. In this letter, which was written before the arrival of French settlers on the Western side of the island, the King congratulates the "Dominicans" for their heroic efforts in defending the territory from an attack by the Dutch fleet. The term or demonym ("gentilicio") "Dominican" was used in reference to the Dominican Order - after their patron Saint Dominic - which had been a key institution and element in shaping the island's post-Columbian religious and civic identity for over a century. This letter can be found today in the "Archivo General de Indias" in Seville, Spain....

[@ebonynaomi1085]

That is what I was thinking.

[@chanellecawley1619]

For real

[@KayRob9116]

Winston W I think he’s playing dumb like he does quite often. He didn’t need to this time because Charlemagne played it well.

[@kiaralovecarter]

Cardi wouldn’t have been popular if she was dark skin. Point. Blank. Period.

[@BG-lo1vi]

Well said 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@rosiepena8917]

Kiara Love Carter - Amara's point is that colorism and racism in Latin America is a lot worse than it is in America. So even if Cardi B was darker, she still would have been accepted in America but she would have never been accepted in Latin American entertainment industry, even being just a little Afro-Latino.

[@Godlybuilding]

Rosie Pena true

[@meratrise00]

THAT PART

[@xiamariansupreme72]

@No Name But her ratchetness was only acceptable, because she's lightskin. Amara could never blow up like Cardi by doing those ratchet Instagram videos and acting like her on LHHNY.

[@juvenaldiaz5269]

The level of ignorance of the hosts infuriates me!

[@iantitterington5520]

juvenal diaz same

[@Tripleablessing]

AGREE 💯

[@MrBarksdale149]

Me too it's embarrassing and they could have called out all Latin America for what it is RACIST.

[@nataliecobb2184]

They want rating so bad and what the hell is envy his funny looking ass need to figure out what the hell he is

[@felixlopez4176]

Don't watch it then

[@mikedabeast360]

Amara is 1 beautiful Afro-Latina!!! Her skin glows & that fro is popping. I wanna see her win, due to being stereotyped.

[@Metro605]

mikedabeast360 aint natural, though i thinks thats the thing

[@j.2966]

Exactly

[@engriswillard6695]

mikedabeast360 Exactly.....I am a straight female and I think she is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!

[@mikedabeast360]

Teamototo TV Gtfoh w/ that racist comment troll 🖕🏾

[@yessy512]

They were so disrespectful and dismissive towards Amara, trying to say it's in her head, in Latin America there is nobody representing black people. They should be open to hearing her story. Just because they can't relate or haven't experienced it, doesn't mean it's not happening.

[@teemadarif8243]

Yesenia Salas And we say this every day.some of our people are SO ignorant.we have african Americans telling us we can't be african Americans because we're Muslims.We be like.."say what?!?".so sad

[@proudtobeme9059]

Thank you...black men always trying to dismiss colorism just because they weren’t effected

[@kellyburton4222]

How do these people live in New York City and not know what it means to be Afro-Latino??? I'm so confused.

[@TheGreatOne93]

Charlemagne is from South Carolina so maybe that explains his ignorance not being around AfroLatinos. Envy though idk what's up with him

[@xiamariansupreme72]

Dumb people think Latinas are strictly white, cause JLO, Shakira and Sofia Vergara are the stereotypical face of Latinas, aka, white Latinas. The media tries excluding the existence of black Latinas altogether, like Amara, Joseline Hernandez, Zoe Saldana, Juju Castenada, Lala Anthony, etc.

[@Alvaricokemaureira]

@@xiamariansupreme72 Jlo, Shakira and Sofía Vergara are not white, the are mixe or mestizas

[@xiamariansupreme72]

@@Alvaricokemaureira 😑 They're WHITE.

[@xiamariansupreme72]

@@Alvaricokemaureira JLO is a white Puerto Rican, Shakira is a white Lebanese/Colombian and Sofia is a white Colombian. Get your facts straight. Cardi B is a mestizo Latina. Know the difference and be quiet next time. 🤦

[@norberto2442]

Amara La Negra is beautiful. She’s representing for the Afro Latino very well. This is why it pays to travel outside the U.S. There are Afro influence everywhere around the world.

[@panichidaniels346]

Dang Charlamagne you cant understand her struggle??

[@norberto2442]

Panamanian Thing Scene she sure does. I know of Amara when she first started in DR and she dealt with lot of shit.

[@norberto2442]

Boy Wonder I agree. Amara is a beautiful black women.

[@KnwName]

Right .. I’m like niccas y’all need to travel wtf

[@Lisa-rx6io]

KnwName it’s not even about traveling I was aware and learned about the Black struggle since teenage years. Being black/ dark skin anywhere in the world is a terrible experience. Bleaching skin is a worldwide thing now. Cosmetic companies advertise bleaching products in black and brown countries. Keep in mind Black men have a privilege just being a man and light skin black people also have a privilege because of there complexion.

[@LennonTheBunny]

How do people not understand that the slave trade went through Latin America? There's a HUGE black population in Latin America. Brazil, Cuba, Venezuela, Peru, Dominican Republic, etc. Cardi B, Celia Cruz, Zoe Saldana are Afro Latina, too.

[@FlawlessVictory77]

Lennon The Bunny exactly Brazil was one of the countries with the most slaves

[@ninaedwards345]

Exactly they need to educate themselves they come off so ignorant

[@drewkhandi2312]

They don’t understand because slavery was white washed tremendously when taught to Americans including black Americans. But those in the know, are aware that Brazil outside of Africa has the largest African population on this hemisphere. Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Panama, etc. huge black communities

[@jennieredrose5819]

Lennon The Bunny people are super ignorant. Its crazy

[@majalukahb]

Americans lol. Jamaica was once Spanish as well before we became English. Ignorance is a bliss love.

[@adrianbraxton7404]

Now don’t get me wrong I love most of the love and hip hop cast for most of the cities, but I must say she has become one of my favorite. She is so posed,educated, and spiritually beautiful I admire her for what she stands for and the person she is ❤️✊🏽

[@infinite-inspiration1111]

She's the most beautiful black woman I've ever seen!!!

[@LoveNaisa]

Why you had to say “black”. Just let her be beautiful

[@LoveNaisa]

abigail villeda-ramirez No she’s basically limiting her beauty by saying “black”. That’s actually offensive. Nobody talks that way about white girls

[@LoveNaisa]

abigail villeda-ramirez Nope it’s just like saying you’re pretty for a black girl. To say “a black girl” is like saying she only has a limited amount of beauty. Imagine hearing you’re pretty for a white girl

[@LoveNaisa]

abigail villeda-ramirez You must be white so you won’t understand. You’re probably a damn racist too

[@LoveNaisa]

abigail villeda-ramirez Well for a 13 year old if you agree with her comment you are pretty stupid. She’s beautiful period no need to add shade. When you categorize people based on skin tone that lets you know racism is still alive. A beautiful person is beautiful no matter what race you are. You’re too dumb to understand though. Take care dummy

[@ilona4895]

Amara La Negra has beautiful skin. Its hard for me to understand why anyone would judge her on something that is so stunning. Dark skinned women need to know how lucky they are to have that glow.

[@fbeezy4194]

she's fuckin beautifullllllll

[@baldheadjamaican2551]

fat b Never ever tell a chick that

[@Nash0303]

Ilona and you're stunning!

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

Exactly she is so beautiful

[@surirel4949]

Amara is bad! I just love everything about her. I love me so Amara!!!

[@steviet8977]

Just because we have a Lupita and a Viola Davis doesn’t mean that colorism no longer exists. Darker skinned people, specifically darker skinned women, are still discriminated against in ALL industries.

[@miaj935]

Stevie T exactly!!! this interview is annoying me how they trying to act like they don't understand what she's saying😕

[@deepstate3358]

Stevie T On the Origins of “Dominican” The first recorded use of the word "Dominican" is found in a letter written by King Phillip IV of Spain in 1625 to the inhabitants of the Spanish colony of Hispaniola. In this letter, which was written before the arrival of French settlers on the Western side of the island, the King congratulates the "Dominicans" for their heroic efforts in defending the territory from an attack by the Dutch fleet. The term or demonym ("gentilicio") "Dominican" was used in reference to the Dominican Order - after their patron Saint Dominic - which had been a key institution and element in shaping the island's post-Columbian religious and civic identity for over a century. This letter can be found today in the "Archivo General de Indias" in Seville, Spain....

[@senoracheapee1864]

Stevie T but folks act like Stevie wonder to it... let somebody say that stuff to a black man and folks wouldn’t be so ‘confused’

[@msalohakitty]

yep teller can you stop...

[@destinystarr3837]

Stevie T Why can't more black men understand this?

[@MiaCarter7]

Amara is super pretty, classy and intelligent! I enjoyed hearing her talk! I wish she'd skip the reunion and do the movie but I'm positive she'll have more opportunities!! *BTW Cardi B IS NOT dark skin!!!!!!!*

[@bl00dhoney]

Does she look white? Does her nose, her hair, her skin look white? Cardi is Afro Caribbean just like Amara.

[@ajakdee1661]

blood honey She may be but she doesn’t openly claim it.

[@bl00dhoney]

Jr Human well in that case she'd be dougla not coolie

[@aliciamunoz8260]

I was gonna comment on how I felt about this interview but I read the comments and everyone else already covered it lmfao.

[@shanettequao9043]

Charlamagne the Professional complainer and Dj Envious weren't rude af to Cardi B were they? Poor Amara! Why the hell were they being disrespectful?!

[@LouieV6]

Shanette Quao Because Cardi is light skinned, she has the privilege of being treated as if the floor she walks on deserves to be worshipped. This is exactly what Amara was talking about in the interview, but it went over their heads.

[@dclpn57]

I'm so glad I was not the only one. For grown ass black men acting like that was so hurtful. I felt so bad for Amara. Even them asking her what did Afro-latina mean. WTF.

[@saraaras8522]

Shanette Quao Donkey of the day goes to CTG and Dj Envy

[@godzillamegatron3590]

Being light is the eye of the be holder. I see carbi as dark latina.

[@peachypeppa]

Godzilla Megatron same

[@brittanyburgess6232]

I normally don't comment! But WHY are they acting as if the darker skin vs. lighter skin is so "taboo" or unheard of. This issue is still an "issue" in America. Thank you for speaking up boldly and proudly beautiful

[@EstablishedHeritage]

Brittany Burgess especially when they go at each others color every interview. Dumb a*s niggas!

[@davidjones4934]

Men do care about the same things as women.

[@raymanjohan8838]

Being a dark man and having light male friends we deal with this issue differently. We poke fun at each other about it but I think thats just because our generation processes this problem differently. I always thought that everyone handled it like the men did. Im now beginning to understand that women dont see it the same as us. Most the men in our generation just accepted what we felt insecure about, learned to embrace it, and kept it pushing. We were wrong to assume that our women did the same.

[@kianah544]

Rayman Johan While I agree that black men deal with it differently, I can’t agree that they aren’t insecure about it and have embraced it. Maybe they’ve embraced their own dark skin but that doesn’t mean they embrace dark skin in general. Just because black men don’t feel inferior because of their own color, doesn’t mean they don’t perpetuate colorism. There are plenty of dark black men who project their insecurities onto dark black women. And that black man won’t tell you he’s insecure about his color. He’ll show you. He’ll usually do this by treating dark skinned women with the same level of respect CTG and Envy treated Amara with. He’ll do it by consciously or subconsciously making sure his kids don’t look like him by seeking out white or mixed women. Or if you really want to know how he feels, look at the language he’ll use to bash a woman who ironically looks just like his mother. Shes ugly. Shes bald. She’s nappy headed. He’ll use her hair texture against her, and he’ll make clear that it’s a negative feature, the very feature he himself has, which indicates some sort of insecurity that he deals with. He may internally blame her for it too. If this man was your friend, I doubt he would admit that to you. Black women don’t tell black men who worship white women they hate themselves just to be dramatic. Or one of this example man’s favorite words to describe the black woman: “bitter”. It has real basis. You can’t be so sure that most black men embrace it. When black men are insecure about their blackness, they’ll often place it on the black women who look like them. Black men may have the same insecurity of dark skin. It’s just manifested in a different way.

[@Moodymsmo30]

This was dissapointing! As much as Charlamange promotes black excellence, why was it so hard to accept that this is still happening NOW in other cultures? I am glad that Amara was well spoken enough to educate him. She handled herself well. however, this interview was needed for ppl who are unaware of her struggle within the culture.

[@jesushateswood]

LadyMs Moody I hear you. Why is Charlemagne acting or being so naive. Honestly, sometimes Charlemagne's comments about race sound like a liberal white girl. Not calling him gay but his responses sound like the words coming out of a white girl's mouth.

[@aldwinjones8985]

Its hard for him to think about the struggle of black people outside of the American perspective. Unfortunately most of us are living in a bubble. He just needs to have more conversations with people like her.

[@vramey6588]

He's a faux intellectual.

[@meaty2953]

Boy Wonder I can see that, but wasn't he talking about how men need to be better and not perpetuate rape culture? Was that all for show?

[@smallroomartist]

LadyMs Moody he doesn’t promote black WOMAN excellence.

[@KimmyKimMae]

DJ Envy and Charlemagne treated her so poorly. "why all Dominicans act like Cardi B??" 5 seconds arriving, "what are you??" How can they be so ignorant? Keep asking the same questions over and over shows they were unbothered to even listen to her responses. Two grown ass men, one who wrote a book and both interviewed many entertainers but never heard or can't understand the issues of colorism and beauty standards among women in the entertainment industry. or rather think it is all in her head cause there is a Issa Rae and a Sza (only can name just 2)? Don't understand that there is an American market and a Latino market of music and she is trying to break in the American market to be worldwide. The point was not who is Young Hollywood and that his comments doesn't matter cause he is a nobody. The point was his comments echoes what the entertainment industry as a whole have been telling her and other dark skin Latinas for years. How can it be about if the music is great then it don't matter and then say Cardi B is America's sweetheart when she don't write her own lyrics or mix her own sound and is being carried all the way. What is the difference between Cardi B. and the internet Cash Me Outside girl (Bhad Bhabie)?? Really??? Hell Cardi B. can't even write her own tweets. Light skin ratchness will always win over a poise dark skin female human being is what DJ Envy and Charlemagne was serving in this interview. it was disgusting. I only watched this to see Amara La Negra speak her truth. And she did her thing despite them two assholes talking down to her. Keep doing you, Amara!

[@eastexotic]

I'm not even Latino but I know what Colourism is. I found it frustrating that the interviewers couldn't prepare themselves for the interview. Colourism is a world-wide phenomenon. Every dark-skinned person living in any corner of this planet knows what it feels to be overlooked because we couldn't fit a colonial, European standard of beauty. Do I really have to explain why Vanessa Williams was the first African-American Miss America. I wasn't sure about Ms. LaNegra from her show, but she held her own during this weak interview and I have a new found respect for her. - much love from a new admirer and fan

[@MrIke2222]

Vijay K You stated that very well, you're absolutely right...

[@auralside]

Colorism also exists in the Asian community as well.

[@datdeliveryguy]

I usually rock with you Char, but you acted REALLY dense in this video. You acted the EXACT same way white people act when black folk talk to them about race. You gotta do better my dude

[@Rastablan05]

EXACTLY!!! YOU SAID IT RIGHT Dat.

[@Jhanelle4900]

dat delivery guy that part like i just cant!!!!! Right now!!

[@holidayaway8121]

He had a great opportunity to show and prove. Proved who he really is. Accepted.

[@Nica704]

dat delivery guy Exactly!!!

[@yasminvillanueva3141]

Miss Mo exactly

[@hbizzle8037]

Shes a Beautiful black Barbie doll

[@hbizzle8037]

Trejon Bolden Rome Dominicans are mix their mixed with black and Indian and some times Greek... And by the way run that by the white man and see what they call you

[@lilylily9728]

Why was Charlamagne disrespectful with her? He looked at her like she's crazy and as usual they are extremely messy bringing Cardi B....they are looking at her like she's crazy. She's right though minorities are going thru colorism. Hispanics, Black, Indians, Asians etc. They are still colonized and enslaved by the European standards.

[@SicaDeero]

Worst Breakfast Club interview in a while. I knew they didn’t respect her once I saw Charlemagne biting his nails like a damn feen. Charlemagne has a whole book called “Black Privilege” which addresses systematic racism and he’s seating here acting like he doesn’t know what she’s talking about 🙄

[@jhbatte]

Very good point. He took an L in my books for this interview

[@tanhenry7713]

Did he even write the book? He doesn't strike me as an articulate book writing type.

[@AwkwardBlackGal613]

I knew it was a good decision not to buy that book.

[@zerbinerypa6982]

Right I hated this interview

[@mzhotniz86]

SicaDeero its a fucking shame! Smh envy and ctg pissed me off soo bad!

[@MarkWarmington]

Being from the UK, I am struggling to understand why it was so hard to comprehend Amara’s clearly articulated point. Seriously, from the very first example she made the argument was clear to see and sympathise with. In fact, it ironically made her point even more valid. If it was so hard for Charlemagne to get the context - imagine how hard it must be to get the greater world to understand; considering some still do not believe institutional racism exists (anywhere).

[@drewtrini3055]

Spot on .....;-)

[@rose92ful]

I'm from Italy and I have Nigerian origins! Go figure!!!

[@blacksuperman2590]

The ill manners of white supremacy and Neo-Nazi colonialism is a worldwide disease on many different continents world wide and all over the diaspora.

[@freddiemanuel6155]

Agreed. Charlemagne looked he wanted to devour her anyway.

[@shimmer4771]

​@@freddiemanuel6155 Rappers are usually the worst. They very rarely put dark skinned women in their videos. A lot of them use them as background dancers or the industry treats them horribly. They just plain treat them terrible. Anyway, Charlamane is rude. I notice he seems to hate dark skinned women. He's rude to them in his videos. Someone said that. I see it now. It's sad. People can say what they want. The way dark skinned people are treated is terrible.

[@nyshawn9226]

Imagine a white woman saying to us “so what exactly is your struggle?” “ I don’t see it” “times have changed” “you sure it’s not in your mind?” We would be angry and hurt...and then we talk about struggle and they throw back, well what about WhoopinGoldberg

[@djamilah225]

Ny Shawn so true and coming from CTG...dissapointing

[@LightsCamerasFashion]

Ny Shawn I thought the sameee thing...he had a lot of nerve saying that to her...

[@juswannawatchu2]

Ny Shawn AMEN

[@SheebahBaby]

EXACTLY!!! I was sitting here watching like... Did this nigga really ask her that?! 👀

[@youreanidiot538]

Ny Shawn Imagine if black men said that they like Hispanic women Black women would have a fit So I'm confused Is she black or not?

[@HollywoodRW818]

People need to travel

[@imjustsaying5577]

You don’t even have to travel, he’ll read. I first learned of Afro Latinas from reading a book when I was 12.

[@r-pop_productionsmusic5929]

Cris S lmao

[@begonapinilla1716]

yes, and ppl need to learn something about different cultures when travel... so sad the ignorance os the guy.... OMG he really thinks that only there are black ppl in US?? hahahahahaaha

[@ao1920]

@@begonapinilla1716 I will not travel. Black people are hated around the globe.

[@the1onlykiafohpluskate935]

Charlamagne gets DONKEY of the year for this interview😕🤦🏽‍♀️😒

[@mikeshark8869]

How about Donkey of the World?

[@taylorgood3231]

The1&OnlyKiaFOH Plus Kate That sounds sexual...

[@ruthfrank8106]

The1&OnlyKiaFOH Plus Kate 💯💯💯

[@livewithlizessence4299]

The1&OnlyKiaFOH Plus Kate yeesss agreed. He irritated me

[@keneshaglover3578]

"Colorism is in ur head", says the dude who bleached his face!

[@HealthWithHilary]

Kenesha Glover this should be the top comment. It really should. Hipocricy at its finest.

[@blackezi3]

How is Charlamagne and DJ Envy this ignorant??? I'm not even Latino and I know the long history of racism towards Afro Latinos. Do these men ever go outside? lol

[@Sebastianlovesme]

Lol. It is so sad and painful it hurts.

[@jcincorporated6207]

blackezi3 They got comfortable at their 105 job. Dame Dash stated it best.

[@Penrose-wi6tx]

blackezi3 They suffer from self hatred! Don’t they know that the US wasn’t the only country were slavery was at? Slavery was in the Caribbean before the states. Plus the island of Hispaniola, modern day Haiti and Dominican Republic, got there independence first! WTH are they talking about my Aunt is dark skin with blue eyes! 🙄🤦🏿‍♂️

[@sophisticado100]

EXACTLY. ESPECIALLY BEING IN NEW YORK.

[@chakymcummings1790]

The fact that she has repeated herself more than once shows they don't give a damn about what she's saying. It is not hard to understand what she is saying.

[@leah.2300]

Maybe if Charlemagne kept his eyes on her mouth and less on her body he would be able to comprehend what her message really was. Luckily she’s very passionate and well grounded in her beliefs she’s able to handle herself and hold her own.👏🏾

[@kushinaa1XD]

DaMu DiLLiNGeR his eyes?

[@deb6605]

This!!!! he kept staring at her boobs like I know you can't handle a beautiful woman but damn at least try to focus. He is such a pig like all the blood rushed from his brain to his penis

[@natatruffle]

I totally agree, charlamange and dj envy are so ignorant!!

[@MiillieMesh]

Damn, her skin is so perfect. Looks so soft & flawless.

[@teabells]

Right??!!

[@brendafromthebay1522]

I'm confused. How he not understanding discrimination based on skin color? Light skin chicks get elevated and dark skin chicks get degraded in black, Latin, Indian and and even Asian communities

[@Sunshine-8229]

Gaslighting Amara like many dark-skinned males, especially, do. To them, colorism either doesn't exist or is exaggerated...just like RACISM directed at black males! LOL! See what I did there?

[@webslinger43]

BrenMeetsWorld CTG and Envy showed their ignorance and prejudice of what she was talking about. This was embarrassing.

[@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author]

Black people are born with blue, green, hazel, amber, and gray eyes too. My daughter and one of my cousins were born with blue eyes, but they changed to green. Another cousin of mine has green eyes too, and my maternal grandmother had bluish-gray eyes. Moreover, my father's paternal family all had green eyes. Not all Black people wear color contacts.

[@ogcconstrictors6713]

You got strong white ancestry then...

[@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author]

@@ogcconstrictors6713 Unfortunately, I do. 🥺😥😢 I have one grandparent who was Black, Asian (Indian), and Native American (Cherokee). One grandparent who was Black, Native American (Choctaw), and European (British Subject). One grandparent who was African, Native American (Taino), and European (España). Moreover, one grandparent who was European (British). Even I was born with blonde hair, but it grew in reddish-brown and I grew up to look like a proud strong Black girl! Thank GOD for the Sun because I love Sunbathing and getting even darker! 🌞😎👩🏽😉☀

[@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author]

@ have you seen her as a child?

[@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author]

@ have you seen her eyes as a child in person? Better yet, since children's eye color do change, have you met her in person as a child and as an adult?

@@GailBecker-MSED-CM-Author in person no? There is video.

[@tunjilegba]

Even in the English speaking world there are no Dark versions of Beyonce, Rihanna or Nicki people love to play dumb

[@DeepThoughtsAndUpgrades]

Char and DO Envy are so gross on this topic...Cardi B is lighter, and even among African Americans, they still have a biased against darker skin. It is men like this who play stupid, but love light skin...Makes me sick.

[@KeishasTake]

exactly. It's amazing how "woke" cthgod is but can't understand what she's saying. just pathetic.

[@Ilovehiphopmuzik1]

CTHgod is textbook fake woke. He sounds stupid on a lot topics.

[@juliacox6036]

He should get donkey of the day for this

[@senoracheapee1864]

Deep Thoughts & Upgrades they are willfully blind

[@monniej58]

We need Chris Rock's Black Progress Chart for this mess. 10 steps back...

[@randywynglass5807]

Why is Charlamagne bleaching his awareness

[@PhoenieFroe313]

randy wynglass 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@caramelcocoa234]

Lmao

[@missrenee2u]

randy wynglass your comment is almost as good as your last name. 🍷 🤣🤣

[@TheBkdot]

randy wynglass 😭😭😭😭

[@NaturalElicia]

randy wynglass 😂

[@NaqueenZaire]

Btw she is Beautiful and her complexion and fro is 🔥🔥🔥 #MelaninPower

[@spanglish585creationzofn.y9]

Agreed ♥

[@vickylittles6714]

HER LOOK IS THE BOMB.. SHE HAS IT ALL IN THE LOOKS CATEGORY HANDS DOWN!

[@blahblah162005]

I'm confused by Charlamagnes confusion lol. Like how can you compare her to Cardi B? Cardi is not even dark skin. She's clearly talking about dark skin struggles. He has really lost touched with reality if he doesn't believe that the U.S. doesn't have colorism issues 😒

[@AKASweetPears]

ctg has been lost since he bleached his skin lmao

[@alchemistlogic9421]

blahblah162005 Its not about being darkskin it's being full black

[@KMnnA]

blahblah162005 cause they both are Dominican

[@blahblah162005]

She was talking about being a dark skin black Latina and saying how you don't see people like her on many magazine covers and in movies. Which is why she brought up Jennifer Lopez. Since the industry usually promotes latinas that look like Jennifer. Cardi B has nothing to do with the struggle of a dark skin black latinas. Do you always feel the need to call somebody out of their name because they disagree with you. Shame SMH

[@gaildurant596]

CDG and dj envy need to apologize to her for their comments

[@glamazini]

I rarely comment. Did Charlamagne just ask that woman if being dark skinned and discriminated against is all in her mind? 😐 What. the. entire. hell. Dude, it's not that hard to understand. 👩🏾‍🏫 There are black people in America, there are black people in Latin countries. In the Latin countries and ESPECIALLY in the entertainment industry those black latin people (who call themselves Afro-Latino) are underrepresented. Have you ever watched Latin television? Show me the black people. Matter-o-fact show me the black people from Latin countries prominent in the American entertainment industry. What in the la la land kinda question is that Charlamagne? Especially as a dark-skinned black man ... you think descrimination based on skin color is all in someone's head. 😐 Then he brings up Cardi B. Sir, Cardi is not dark complexioned. That's like a black American saying there are no black superheroes and you ask "What about Gal Gadot?" 😐 Sir. (I keep updating this comment the more I watch) ... did he just ask what about Issa Rae? 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 A thousand 😐 😐 😐 😐 😐 s. LA.TIN. Charlamagne. 😐 At this point I think he's faking this. How Sway?

[@Max25670]

Charlamagne is an informant, his pro blackness persona is all just an act

[@KateBrinfour]

glamazini I agree with you. His comments really come from ignorance. I think that he too should just shut up and be educated before speaking cause he just sounds dumb

[@KevinP32270]

glamazini relax. He was not saying it in a rude way. He was confusing The American way of thinking to how the Latin way of thinking is. He kept getting stuck on America not how dark skin latins are treated.

[@CinnamonComplex]

quest 34470 don't be stupid. That man is faking it

[@glamazini]

quest 34470 yes I realized that, but really though? It's hard to believe a black man doesn't get it IJS. Like I said I don't comment much but his line of questioning made my brain hurt.

[@claudiaenlightened3672]

Very disappointed in this interview. The only person who talked w some sense was Angela. Love Amara. I’m not Hispanic but even i am aware of the colorism in the Latin community.

[@daniellepointer3328]

Clawd , Tha Gawd teach

[@Blackfilmguild]

Charlamagne and DJ Envy are wrong about the colorism issue but she does not do a good job of articulating colorism in the United States and in the media

[@claudiaenlightened3672]

Black Film Guild I did notice her getting a little tongue tied when explaining but it’s hard to get an issue when two people are practically questioning your very valid passionate argument for 30 minutes. I just think my biggest disappointment comes from the fact that i expected so much for Uncle Charla and Envy. They are usually very woke and intellectual people. But today they acted like everyone else. “Oh i didn’t hear of this struggle, it must be just a youthing and not an actual issue” but like amara said, there are a plethora issues in the world that they do not know about bc of how little the Afro latinx community speaks out about it and how little the media covers that particular topic. As intellects and radio host, they should’ve done a better job at listening and trying to understand her point.

[@fromlissawithlove]

Same here. I love what she represents, and I feel just as passionate as she feels; and this opens up dialogue regarding not only Afro-Latinos, but about the whole African diaspora-hell the Global African Presence is EVERYWHERE on this globe! (Runoko Rashidi). Angel Ramirez Jordan, who is a Pro-Black-Afro- Latino KZbinr, breaks it down perfectly, the difference between race and ethnicity; also the issue with colorism within these cultures.

[@sagebreezy]

Rihanna has green eyes. From the comments you can tell alot of the fans do not appreciate the ignorance on colourism in this interview.

[@katrinawhite8293]

The only difference between her and African Americans is that her ancestors from Africa were brought to South America as slaves instead of North America. So her ancestors adopted Spanish instead of English as their language. It's not that hard to understand.

[@itscornrowsnotfrench-braid9280]

Katrina White 💯💯👌

[@lisat-wright99]

Katrina White you nut-shelled that the best that I've heard. God's blessings!!

[@samadsamad5755]

Katrina White sis that's not entirely true. That slave trade story that they have been teaching us for hundreds of years is not ENTIRELY TRUE. Black people have been in every part of this plant for HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF YEARS. Yes some of our brothers and sisters from the mother continent was kidnapped and brought to other countries but only a few hundred thousand not the hundreds of millions that they have been lying about. So we have to understand that we are the original people of this entire planet and all other shades of people came after. Peace and love to you sis.💜

[@killahlos7501]

ummm correction Caribbean w

[@stephanielatrice5939]

Thank You!! You know I honestly feel like ppl are just jealous and hating because they have nothing special going on about themselves so they wanna be ignorant towards someone else who has a life of influence.

[@JaneaBG]

ctg was making an ass of himself he wasn't getting the reaction from her he was looking for So he kept trying by bring up Cardi B Its sad to see him try so hard to provoke her. he was also trying way to hard to play dumb and unaware just pathetic. Hats off to Angela Yee for remaining professional. Dissapointed in the men during this interview.

[@seandafny]

my shit was more john blaze than that

[@SalterEA]

When black women advocate for themselves on this platform, the hosts take turns being as ignorant, defensive, disruptive, and dismissive as possible. This is so sad to still see from such a major platform in the culture. Black women should be first (not last) for us to develop and express compassion, coherence, and character in the presence of.

[@oddp61]

SalterEA because they love ignorance and feel more comfortable dwelling there.

[@melissathomas2590]

Yes SIR!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ThePurpleyellowfan]

You gonna rep for blacks from el Salvador..nice. Right on brotha

[@jeromed3904]

Much agreed unless its a super immature blk woman like Cardi B or a black woman they are scared of like Remy Ma they would never try those 2 smh.

[@777manxie]

She is right we need to have these conversations. I applaud her. I love her energy and yes she is beautiful inside as well as out. You rock afro-latino QUEEN!!!!

[@SayntpFazhionDesigner]

l like that Amara was keeping it real nobody should make her feel less of a woman she is beautiful in her own skin real talk

[@wisediva9807]

SayntpFazhion plus she prettier than Cardi B

[@StandingonGodorNothing]

SayntpFazhion That's a man 100%

[@dontebey9189]

Indeed,she is dope 😍

[@jaywells9092]

Her personality is lit🔥

[@sharifarose]

I am a latina woman (Cuban) who HAPPENS to be black and I am pissed. Y'all really let me down with this one. How can you sit up there and really question if the struggles she's talking about are real?? YES they are, and then to reference Cardi-B (who is one person and also light skin) as "proof" of how far we've come. Amara repeatedly stated that she was specifically speaking about the Latin American world which I can personally say and know that in our communities, no matter how beautiful, talented or educated, you will always be the last option as a black woman and it usually goes unsaid to the point where many wmen of color accept it as they way it is. Charlemagne says "idk why image is still a big deal in 2018". It's becauseeee the world is still ignorant af to what people of color STILL go through just to be heard, seen or even considered. I was so happy for Amara to be given this platform to speak out and to hear you guys say "oh but it's a storyline right?" truly just hurt.

[@nickharley2344]

Sharifa Rose this goes on everywhere. The moment you stop seeing yourself as Cuban and start seeing yourself as a African, you will understand.

[@sharifarose]

Nick Harley So you read my whole reply and that’s all you got from it? Please please do not assume that I don’t know about my roots or LOVE the fact that I am black and of African decent. My words were specifically in regards to the ignorance in both Charlemagne and Envy’s comments. In Latin America we don’t really have anyone to really look up to in media as well as someone standing up for black rights at all so I was reaffirming her point from a personal view. Thank you

[@nickharley2344]

Sharifa Rose What ignorance did they display? Please inform me..

[@sharifarose]

Nick Harley Nick Harley I’ll just mention a few quotes; “are you sure it’s like that or is that all in you head ?”or “is it a story line?” “I thought you were black until I heard you talk” “all of you sound like Cardi-B” you get the point. I hope

[@channelzero7210]

There is no such thing as a black latina. The word latina was made up by white folks to seperate Blacks.

[@monikadonald8725]

I love you Amara La Negra your energy is so positive, smart, and gorgeous. Keep doing what your doing. Love you

[@bethjedd392]

As a Domincan my heart breaks that she even has to defend herself. I'm proud of how she is unapologetically herself and representing a large part of our culture that isn't shown in the media.

[@elesdon986]

M C Dominican women can wear their hair anyway they won’t don’t have to be straight at all

[@joebloe7253]

As a Black Man from LA I feel u 10000000%. It's crazy, cuzz usually "African Americans" are the most "woke" about this. We are usually the ones telling Black Spanish ppl they're Black etc.. but CTG & Envy were just FUCKIN IDIOTS in this interview. Very disheartening. They should APOLOGIZE to her & have her back on asap to discuss again

[@bethjedd392]

M C agreed this is the first year since I hit puberty that I've worn my hair natural. It's been hard to (for lack of a better term) decolonize my mind and how I viewed beauty

[@iluvzurara2]

@@joebloe7253 not “Spanish ppl” unless they’re literally from Spain …

[@deidrajames6686]

I LOVE how Angela defended her throughout this whole interview! Especially when Charla and Envy kept trying to disregard her struggles or even discredit her. They were so annoying. Smh. Props to you ladies for (trying to) educate them. 👏👏

[@MH-et4bo]

Deidra James Angela is seating on that seat because of colorism tho

[@lynnw2953]

Mc LBJ which makes it her responsibility to call it out, especially when her cohosts are denying its existence.

[@Agnelum1]

Deidra James Funny I'm seeing your comment saying this because I've literally just been on Twirra 2 minutes ago and there was a tweet someone wrote saying Angela Yee is always quiet when female guests get attacked. The thing is, from my perspective, Angela really couldn't jump out the gate on this topic because she can't relate to Amara's stuggle as a "dark-skinned" black woman with an afro. So Angela's input would be very limited, of course. I find it interesting though that the person jumped on Angela Yee rather than coming at the 2 males who were attacking Amara! How do these 2 clowns sit up there talking all that "light skin vs dark skin" mess ALL THE TIME but now when Amara brings it up, they try to play it down and act dumb??

[@deidrajames6686]

Lynn W Exactly

[@deidrajames6686]

Truly Zambian Right! Yeah I was really surprised and disappointed with them in this interview smh

[@Affirmoholic]

I agree with Amara 100% She is not attacking or expressing jealousy to other artists and actors She is exposing the truth I will say top past and present spotlight artists in my head Beyoncé /light Ciara /light Rihanna /light Nikki Minaj /light Drake/ light Chris Brown /light Cardi b/light Etc!!!!

[@Affirmoholic]

Young ma Lala

[@treyjones4020]

rebecca chatelain Michael Jackson, Prince, TI, Big Meech, Suge Knight

[@treyjones4020]

ENERGY Ciara used to be Brown skin with a 4 C nose😂😂😂. She said that women should level up.

[@Mariia42Hard]

Alicia Keys/ light

[@treyjones4020]

Lovely Love 7 months later, and she still doesn't have a hit.

[@jasminecaldwell1173]

They way I understand Afro-latina is the difference between race and ethnicity. So if you’re African American, your race is African but you live in America so that’s the place where you’re from and you live which is your ethnicity. But amara is afro Latina so her race is African but her ethnicity is Dominican(the place where she is from)

[@josebatista2949]

Jasmine Calwell pretty much

[@jasminecaldwell1173]

jose batista are u Afro Latino??

[@josebatista2949]

Jasmine Calwell well I’m Dominican and as U can see I am of black race but I guess my heritage is mostly of mixed race since my grandpa was white

[@josebatista2949]

White dominican*

[@chicosworld]

Jasmine Calwell exactly

[@GAMEBOIMARCUS]

No disrespect to Cardi B, but this girl can actually form a full sentence. So. I don't see her "trying" to be her. Plus Joslin been on that show being a loud Latina.

[@sullivancountydays]

Thank you. Cardi speaks like she slept through her years in school. And I don't know what Joselin is trying to prove.

[@MrSilentsmoker713]

I'm Latino..regular brown color this women is gorgeous..omg the dark skin the afro the spanish accent..she is a queen

[@andremh17]

MrSilentsmoker713 There's no such thing as a regular brown color when it comes to the Latin/ Hispanic community. We literally come in EVERY shade.

[@OMOMOMOMOM190]

MrSilentsmoker713 dawg i aint even latino... shiiiit im arab and i think shes gorgeous

[@andremh17]

Oad1993 Then why'd you say you're latino?

[@OMOMOMOMOM190]

andremh17 i didnt ... i said i aint .. look up

[@andremh17]

Oad1993 Oh lol. I thought i was talking to the other guy. 😂

[@conversationswithmeraphy1654]

How can a grown ass black man look straight into the eyes of black sister and ask her "what is she?". On top of that he has the audacity to ask her if she thinks its all in her mind...... The master taught him well!

[@greenlight3156]

raph muk smh he deserves Donkey of the day

[@conversationswithmeraphy1654]

Green Light amen!!!

[@bendedstraw4294]

lol lol lol

[@dmbjunky]

The first question was an interviewers question to get her on the topic because this is something she talks about. He could have been more tactful but CTG is not really known for that. Lol

[@ArisingHeroBeAHero]

not at all

[@Lia_Alexis]

The fact that Charlamagne and Envy acted like they didn’t understand colorism is soooo frustrating SMH 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@andreacarter2551]

I don't know why Charlamane acting like he don't understand. Let's take Destinys Child for example Beyonce is a Huge superstar no question I'm a big fan but how come Kelly Rowland is not just as big? She can sing just as good as her fellow bandmate? She has had some hit songs but I believe due to her skin color she doesn't get the same recognition and that's just plain FACTS. Colorism is still alive and kicking especially with women!

[@supernovagirl777]

Andrea carter people running the industry are majority white people. White people prefer light skin and pretty hair. They want to appeal to people like them not the black communities or the Latin communities. And in no way am I saying this is right, I've just realized that's what going on.

[@andreaj4251]

Kelly to me is a good singer but Beyoncé is a great entertainer I’ve seen them both in concert Beyoncé sings dances runs 🏃🏾‍♀️around that stage & holds it DOWN 💪🏾I’ve never seen Kelly do that period. I don’t think it has anything to do with her complexion. I like them both by the way 🙂

[@tigerroselili5765]

Andrea carter Kelly is nowhere as talented as Beyoncé. Let's not get carried away.

[@andreacarter2551]

Tigerrose Lili carried away? She held her own in the group and can sing just a powerful as Beyonce. Just because she's not as animated as her doesn't mean she is not just as great. Beyonce entertains but Kelly can SING. I am a huge Beyonce fan but I still stand by my comment as far as Kelly and her skin color goes.

[@donitaballard5928]

Kelly's fame has nothing to do about colorism. She's fairly talented ,but she's not a Natural like Beyonce. Beyonce is not only talented but most of all she's driven and she's a workaholic. Now , I like Kelly more than Beyonce, but I can't agree on this particular comment.

[@investmentpropertybar]

I'm going to have to go with Charlamagne and Envy were not serious in this interview. They were beyond ignorant and my husband was just telling me to read Charlamagne book...NO THANK YOU With such a big platform there is so much they could of changed this interview to and completely blew it.

[@michaelobama465]

Neva Williamson Why did I think the same thing? I’m like “wow, didn’t this nigga write a BOOK?” I couldn’t imagine the nonsense in that book now.

[@BT-qs8st]

I agree. They’re trying to make this girl sound crazy, but she has some very valid and serious points. Smh. I won’t purchase his book either.

[@Tiflhughes]

Same here. Not purchasing the book either....so disappointing

Its not Cthagod fault he had afro latina women on The Brilliant idiots he was just as nonchalant he just don't know.

[@joebloe7253]

100%. This is a VERY important subject and there is A lot of good they could have done with this interview. Fucking sad. Shameful. They should APOLOGIZE to her & have her back on asap to discuss again. We should all Tweet them & let them know.

[@gazm135]

Gorgeous women with rich complexions have always been hated on. It's because they're too dope! Beauty causes animosity...

[@ec8405]

Its the opposite

[@maddux1st]

being pale is a curse

[@ec8405]

Just saying they are hated on because the majority of people think they're ugly..its the truth

[@ec8405]

bronze queen37 what ever helps you sleep at night

[@pinktaco646]

Shes like a young Celia Cruz. very pretty

[@spanglish585creationzofn.y9]

Azucarrrr!!