Problem in the latino community: colorism | "Better the Race"

This video is about #colorism in the Latino community. The video looks briefly at some historical events that have impacted the colorist ways of thinking that persist to this day. The video also covers some issues with colorist undertones and why they have persisted.
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Timestamps:
0:00 intro
0:56 Historical background/ The conquest
1:32 System of stratification (caste system)
2.01 Mestizaje
2:46 Mispronounced juneteenth
3:51 Blanqueamiento
4:47 how is colorism still being perpetuated?
5:07 interview w/ Amara la Negra by VLADTV
6:07 misinformation
6:20 how the idea of mestizaje is still affecting Latinx today
635 Blanqueamiento and majorar la Raza
6:59 the normalization of the phrases with colorist undertones
7:22 Final thoughts/ conclusion
8:15 outro
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Resources:
-Skin-Color Prejudice and Within-Group Racial Discrimination: Historical and Current Impact on Latino/a Populations
journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/...
-colorism/ mejorar la Raza w/ Amara la Negra
[ part 1]: • Amara La Negra on Her ...
[ part 2]: • Amara La Negra on Stor...
[ part 3]: • Amara La Negra on Bein...
[ part 4]: • Amara La Negra on Stay...
[ part 5]: • Amara La Negra on Men ...
[ part 6]: • Amara La Negra Explain...
[ part 7]: • Amara La Negra: I Get ...
[ part 8]: • Amara La Negra on Sign...
-blanqueamiento
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanque...
-historical negationism
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histori...
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[@SandyNoemi]

Update: Versión en español del video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6mVc3iundWZmqc Some Disclaimers: This video is a generalized perspective about colorism in Latin America, take this into account when watching this video. The reason why I did this is because I wanted to make a more general video as oppose to making a individual video about each country. So keep in mind that there are nuances, because Latin America is not a monolith. 1) No, I am not saying this is the worse problem Latin America faces 2) No, I am not saying that all of LA faces this problem to the same degree, the same way 3) No, I am not saying every latino is colorist nor am I saying latinos are the most colorist/racist/worst people 4) No, this is not some anti-white /anti-european video nor is it a anti-latino video (if you think this is then...IDK what to tell you) 5) No, this is not some black propaganda, [On this channel we do not support any kind of supremacy], Also this is such a weak thing to say to try to dismiss the existence of colorism 6) I know that colorism DOES NOT just affect Latin America, I just wanted to make a video about Latin America specifcally to not make it so broad and it still was too broad. Latin America is a very broad place, it is not a monolith and I did not emphasize this enough in the video 7) the word latin in the dictionaries I looked at included people from Latin America, so I used it. I did not realize how contested this was. I will make a specific video about this, because I think it is a interesting topic to talk about.

[@jcgonzalez3415]

Thank you for making the video. I was born in Jalisco Mexico. I can get very white in the winter and can get very dark in the summer. I noticed this colorism mentality. I got lots of compliments as a kid for being white. It’s wrong and I glad there is people talking about it.

[@luismanuelpotenciano1300]

La televisión mexicana en especial Televisa nos ha hecho mucho daño en la persesión de las personas por su color de piel.

[@paulinaruiz928]

Thanks so much for the this video! As an Asian Latina (Chinese-Panamanian), colorism is present in both the Asian and Hispanic/Latino community. You have gained a new subscriber and I wish the best for your channel

[@Kaikive]

This was something super hard I had to learn! My sister is darker than me and growing up she would always tell me how she thought I was treated better and I would brush it off. But now I realized how even family would put me first and just call her la “negrita” and it made me so upset but I also had to apologize because I didn’t realize how I was also contributing to it. This is such an important topic that needs to be talked about!

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank you for sharing! Yeah this problem are very rooted within our communities, but hopefully with conversation, awareness, and learning we can reach more people :)

[@heyitsfernanda8754]

@@SandyNoemi true

[@thewizardofall6860]

It’s a shame how white supremacy can break people down to such base ideas that they can’t even hold in the same regard as the people who placed such high esteem on being what they look so highly to! Meaning: These people will NEVER be white, they’ll always be CHASING THE IDEA of it, but never attaining the benefits! They use their hatred of US as a way to make themselves BELIEVE they’re a part of the white supremacist system, when they’re actually just one step away from being just as oppressed as US, they just refuse to admit it!

[@user-ih4fd9sf8x]

Why it makes you upset they call her negrita???? Maybe its you the one who is wrong to think that being called negrita is bad

[@doritosmix73]

@@user-ih4fd9sf8x Don't gaslight her weirdo. This is her reality. You need to accept it!

[@sandytrujillo2277]

Colorism amongst Latino culture is such a real issue but you're right, it is not often talked about. Thank you for this informative video!

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank you for watching this video and I am glad you found it informative!

[@saracardoso8070]

As a black person who isnt afro latina it's refreshing to hear other communities speak on these issues, it's a real eye opener, thank you for this vid 💓

[@chelsyshivemind]

This was such a good video!! Afro Latino people are often ignored and out casted which is really really sad. I hope more conversations can happen to where people start recognizing the side effects of colorism on people.

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank you!

[@jaanessuhh]

I’ve noticed that History doesn’t get real until you’re in college, well after I took my first history course in college. Many instances I have became aware that the school systems love to glorify and water down our history. I agree that colorism is so deeply ingrained in the fabric of this nation. Thank you so much for this informative video, Sandy!! I loved every second of it. ❤️

[@SandyNoemi]

I completely agree! I am glad that u liked the video and thank u for watching! 💜

[@Angi3_6]

I think part of it is that when you are college, you are typically an adult and usually have a higher level of maturity.

[@protoman1214]

I wouldn’t say it’s “real” in college. The problem is k-12 is just building a baseline understanding of history, they don’t go into the weeds. College classes address much more specific instances of history and get into the nuance of certain issues. In my opinion, this is fine, kids in k-12 are not ready to tackle on history in that way (for the most part)

[@Laredo215]

@@protoman1214 Seriously college history is fake and skewed by liberal professors, you ain't getting the true story, you're getting a fake narrative of history.

[@JesusPerez-pe8vk]

@@Laredo215 denefinitely not

[@GrowwithPilar]

Appreciate this and keep making content 🌻 Being Afrocolombiana and Black American I've traversed the colorist landscape, and had to learn for myself what the roots of this issue are. Important to bring awareness to the history of colorism.

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank u!🧡 it's so cool to hear about your experience!😊 I've noticed that in the latino community there is a lot that is hidden so many of us really have to search to know. Totally agree awareness is the first steps to change! Hopefully the latino community can get to a better place.

[@magdalenapantaleon3586]

Sandy, this is the most I’ve ever heard you talk! I’m so happy you’re bringing awareness to people that seek it.

[@SandyNoemi]

Haha yeah, I am trying to get out of my comfort zone and I am glad u like it💜

[@jonathanfreehling6232]

I am so proud of the work you put into this presentation. Know that I/ many of us at WMS will be sharing it and then discussing your work. Thank you for being you.

[@SandyNoemi]

thank you! :)

[@dainiergarcia5076]

Im hispanic and this has never been an issue in our current state. This is more of an america issue. In third world countries like many in central and sur america and Caribbean we don't have the privilege to indulge in this crap. We have bigger problems to deal with like hunger, tyranny and communism which affects everyone regardless of color in these countries. I come from one of the poorest countries in the world and i had white, black, and mixed neighboors and we never had issues of race rather we all had issues with oppressive governments.

[@sushimaster652]

Best comment here. Americans are so privileged they can only focus on this silliness. Communism is the real danger here and around the world.

[@angeliquebacker8522]

Amara La Negra brought this up and she’s Afro Latina, are you really gonna dismiss someone crying out from your own community? 🤔 Colorism is global, anti blackness is also global and is not in any way an “American” issue. This is a human issue…

[@sushimaster652]

@@angeliquebacker8522 People with the lowest self-esteem are the ones that scream the loudest about how amazing they are, js. Also, your bigotry is showing...love that for you!

[@prime1172]

Thank you for taking about these issues that do not get the attention they need.

[@cheskadiaz6536]

keep speaking and educating love ❤️❤️ your voice is so important

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank u💛

[@signkutter9218]

I come from Mexican immigrants. I was born in the U.S. I have 3 brothers. 2 born "white" light brown hair.....my self and another born with more indigenous colors. The favoritism was blatant from my earliest memories....its a destructive practice prevalent in Mexico...and perpetuates the saying " there is no worse enemy to a Mexican...than another Mexican"

[@luismanuelpotenciano1300]

El favoritismo por color de piel se educado implícitamente de manera racista y solo lo está perpetuando. Como quiere luchar contra el colorismo?

[@williammorris2739]

KZbin algorithm decided I needed to see this video; a pleasant surprise it was. I enjoy hearing people's thoughts on important issues, and I admire your passion. I'm seldom inspired to comment on a video, mostly because it does not typically lead to meaningful discussion, although there are good questions that follow your ideas. Best wishes to your endeavors!

[@Lycurgus1982]

Human beings have been living in tribes for the vast majority of our long history. Is it any wonder that we have developed this frame of mind now that we are able to connect with one another? Unfortunately it isn't something we can simply switch on and off. It is something that has been embedded for hundreds of thousands of years.

[@matthewmann8969]

Yeah most Latinos are Mestizos and there is lots of stigmas, animosities, hostilities, phobias, biases, and sentiments against Blacks And Amerindians And Orientals too

[@aeternavictrix7861]

I’m a light skinned Latino and I was bullied from Latinos since I wasn’t dark enough.

[@ellapastoral]

i made sure to watch this video all the way through so that you tube cam know that video is goood. thank you for speaking out about colorism. ever since the blm movement i have seen many racist and colorist hispanics and latinos hating on black people. we all (minorities) are being mistreated right now in the usa. police brutalilty is affecting all of us.

[@SandyNoemi]

Awww thank u! I agree, I have seen it as well. I have seen it mostly on tiktok and youtube, in the comments of some videos. The number of people responding the same way made me wonder how deeply rooted these ways of thinking were. It was actually one of the reasons that I decided to make this video.

[@marycruzrodriguez5084]

Linda mi princesa excelente reportaje te queremos muchísimo cuídate

[@SandyNoemi]

Gracias por ver mi video❤️

[@biodegradablegirl]

I’m learning so much!! Thanks Sandy!💕

[@SandyNoemi]

Awww I am glad! 💕

[@judibon8207]

This was such an interesting video! I actually learned things I didnt previously know! I hope you make more videos soon!😊

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank u! I am glad you found it informative!😊

[@joymae]

This is a very important topic!!! Thanks for covering it!

[@SandyNoemi]

I agree, thank you for watching! :)

[@jasmineochoa]

came across you channel and i’m thankful I did. seriously love this!!❣️

[@SandyNoemi]

awww thank you! 💖

[@TrishLee]

This video is so powerful! The more people share and create awareness like you, the more that CHANGE can become possible. Thank you for sharing Sandy :) You've got yourself a new fan 💛 Looking forward to your next video. Have a nice day

[@SandyNoemi]

Aww thank u! I agree awareness is key, Have a nice day 2! 😊

[@TrishLee]

@@SandyNoemi Welcome, Sandy 😊 Have a nice day!

[@ThatExpatMom]

Your video is well researched, and well said. I am very impressed with you and your channel and look forward to more content. 💙

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank you! I am so happy you liked my video💜

[@kristelanadon5228]

this is informative and i hope a lot of people get to see this too✊🏼

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank u! I hope so 2😊

[@sherjazrawi4510]

This was really insightful and very well-made! Good job ❤️🤗

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank u!

[@VelvetKatOfficial]

I'm SO looking forward to your upcoming content. Just like Amara started a conversation, you are too and that's very inspiring🙌 It's ridiculous how skin tone has been such a problem in the entire lifespan of the Earth

[@SandyNoemi]

Aww Thank u!💜

[@mfrank3518]

Whatever the majority is wherever you are at is simply going to be preferred. It doesn’t make anyone a racist. If you treat someone differently or outright hate them because of the way they look then yes you are racist against that person, race. America is the punching bag against white people as being the most racist. Even though America has more people of more race and background than anywhere else in the world living there. It’s a shame we ignore pretty much every other countries racial problems. Past and present. I can tell you as a white American that money and class warfare is where most of the problems lie. I’m a construction worker, no college and plenty of people look down on me. I’m sure this is true in most other countries also.

[@Melniemrtnz]

Thank you! This is very much appreciated:)

[@SandyNoemi]

awww thanks for watching the vid💖

[@bobbkg762]

I was told that they were very Color struck, this is ridiculous, where do they think their Genealogy derives from .

[@Jodk]

I also struggled with audio in my first video 🙈 but we will get better!!! Very interesting topic 😊 new subscriber!

[@SandyNoemi]

Yeah we will!😊 Thanks for subbing!💕

[@robertberrios1203]

Colorism is so prevalent in the Latin community. Just take a look at the soap operas from Mexico. The racial makeup of the actors look like Ricky Martin or Canelo Alvarez. It's even worse in the Caribbean where people are hyper focused about who one dates, assuring the race is not ruined.

[@flexican5399]

Black Puerto Ricans are statistically more rich than whiter Puerto Rican’s. Almost as if race is a social construct

[@SandyNoemi]

Versión en español del video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6mVc3iundWZmqc music credit: chill type beat “branch” | prod. by lukrembo kzbin.info/www/bejne/roGyqmWmoK6gn7c

[@jettelo]

So beautiful 🥰❤️ come to Florida

[@kingofhearts1072]

Thank you for exposing this. As a Puerto Rican(Afro-Rican), I know about this all too well. They did this in ALL of Latin America. They even got rid of the huge population of Black Argentines, and the little population that exists today they say doesn’t exist. With that “no tenemos racismo” BS. Not only is there Colorism, but there is outright racism too. Look at Telemundo, Univision, and all of those Telanovelas. Most of them look like Spaniards.

[@justmecarolyn977]

💜💜I love it... Awareness is always good to spread

[@protoman1214]

Many Latin countries have an amazing mix of racial representation in single families and I honestly think it’s a beautiful thing. That said, whiteness has always been the gold standard and that is still a problem. I remember cousins being advised not to date certain men because they looked “too Indian” Despite the conquistadors many shortcomings, I at least have to give them credit for not being against having families with the natives. As opposed to many colonizers in North America who would never dream of mixing with indigenous people. It was inevitable to have some sort of caste system, for whatever it’s worth having a large percent of your population identify as mixed vs “white vs black” that we see in North America, is not the worst case scenario. I think it’s important to recognize it’s just a human phenomenon across the world. Most people like to date and marry people who look like them. If anything Latin America is the most progressive at blending the races. Brazil and Cuba especially stand out to me. The general trend has been moving away from equating color to being lesser than. It’s important to have these conversations to remind people where we come from and how far we have come. I am Mexican-American and can tell you despite there still being a preference for white/European features, no one in my family is ashamed of the native heritage. In fact many are proud of that fact. It’s a bizarre dynamic for sure though

[@SandyNoemi]

I agree with a lot that u said and I am glad that your family members are not ashamed of their indigenounity. I agree that this is a human phenomenon, a problem. Now in terms of racial blending, I do not think that just having mixed families = progress. For example, brazil has showed signs of discrimination, racial injustices, and police brutality although they claim to be a place of one race - Brazilian. One of the points in my video was about how the idea of mestizaje is used as a way to ignore the problems regarding race, colorism, etc. That said, I am not saying this is the worse problem LA faces, nor am I saying every LA country is faced with this problem the same way, same degree, lastly I am not saying that the US or LA is a better version when it comes down to colorism.

[@SandyNoemi]

Also thank you for watching the video and writing a comment!

[@spark300c]

well in North America The colonizers did not need to mix with native population because they live in areas where they were majority. how ever race mixing still happened. a lot natives in north america are turning olive in skin tone.

[@houseofmatrix6174]

Thank your for your video I didn’t know colorism also effected the Latino Community. The video touch my soul Im going share video with my Profesor from Costa Rica

[@jose33411]

Very informative and makes us aware!

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank you!

[@RodieOsc]

And at the end we all go to the grave.... Great topic 😊😊

[@jaanailinares8660]

Love this video! Great topic!

[@SandyNoemi]

thank you!

[@aileen9869]

this is very great & informative!

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank u💜

[@mxrganelxzabeth]

Good job! Very nicely done! :)

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank you💜

[@xylsky1300]

I remember when I thought I was mexican but turns out I'm Mixtec but before I learned that I was outcasted by every hispanic/latino group because I was lighter and didn't speak Spanish even though I am from Mexico. Don't forget the Mixtec lived amongst the Aztecs and Zapotecs. I am a lighter Mixtec and growing up as an immigrant in the states I was treated bad by hispanics and latinos.

[@luismanuelpotenciano1300]

Es triste que trate mal a una persona por ser distinto y no yiene nada de malo.

[@EmilyMaschkaStudio]

This is so sad. Way to spread the word! ❤️ I was watching “Indian Matchmaking” on Netflix and she kept commenting about the lightness of some women’s skin and kept saying it was “a good thing” or “good match”. Perhaps there was some editing to make it worse than it actually was but I was shocked!

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank u! And that show seems interesting I might watch it😊 but yeah colorism is a huge issue that affects many people all around the world

[@EmilyMaschkaStudio]

@@SandyNoemi Yeah I actually really liked the show except that part made me uncomfortable. I didn't realize colorism was such an issue until your video. Thanks for spreading the word.

[@SandyNoemi]

@@EmilyMaschkaStudio i get that and thank you for watching it means a lot to me😊

[@rubyrock7302]

Yup colourism is a huge thing in South Asia. I’m South Asian myself and have a brown complexion. It’s interesting how people react to me vs someone lighter vs someone darker. I don’t ‘usually’ get colourist comments but people darker than me often do. I’ve witnessed such conversations in my own family. And like she said our skin colour does inform the way we move about the world.

[@lockheart619]

It's so nice to hear a perspective from a Hispanic person about this issue. There aren't a lot of popular latinx yt commentators so it was nice to come across your channel!

[@AngraMainiiu]

Don't you dare ever use that derogatory word around me or my peers!

[@flexican5399]

“Latinx” lost all relevance in your comment. Using a white mans word

[@berrymilk123]

Is latino or Latina. You gringos are so annoying with that term, we latinos didn’t agree to be called that way smh

[@chelsyshivemind]

Also I’m your 200th subscriber! Great video!

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank you so much!💞

[@yusufadkins3933]

Great information! I been studying history and how it effects us all who are NOT WAPS. Where you get your information?

[@SandyNoemi]

sources are linked in bio

[@rabbyd542]

I actually learned this in school if you could believe it

[@MrSolidsnake293]

I'm seeing a lot of leaps and assuming for a majority of the Latino population this better not be related to latinx I swear......

[@SandyNoemi]

When did I ever say the majority of latinos are colorist? I just made my video to point out A problem that Latin American countries share. I admit that I didn't emphasize the nuances as much, nor how Latin America is not a monolith, and didn't add enough disclaimers within the video. But I never said the majority of latinos are like this Also, tell me how this is related to latinx?

[@itsletzy]

i love this!!!

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank u!

[@elisabetg2793]

Very interesting!!

[@bronxgeneral5198]

Growing up in the Bronx around many Latinos I my experience afro Latinos are more anti black than other Latinos. As a dark skinned man I have way more luck with Latinas that are white or don't have black features. It's not as bad but it's a problem in the English Caribbean too

[@williamkuhns2387]

Thank you for finally daring to broach this subject at all. Its time to stop sweeping real history under the rug. In early 2001 i had the opportunity to live and go to school in Mexico and learned a few things. Gente de razon (only people who at one time could own land) were the conquistadors / aristocratic colonists born in Spain. Next the Criollos of pure Spanish origin ( now comprise less than 10% of total population) but born in Mexico ( before Mexico's independence from Spain, Criollos could only own land by law if they married an indiginous woman and had children. "Mestizos" or "La Raza" as is they prefer nowadays as the word Mestizo is considered derogatory are of mixed Spanish and Indiginous peoples that comprise the majority of Mexican population present day. Then the native Indiginous peoples, and then the minority being of African ancestry (mostly living in the region of Veracruz) smallest percentage of overall population and the most discriminated against. The Gente de Razon from Spain actually discriminated against their own people simply for being born pure Spanish in Mexico! Today Criollos control all government, the media, corporations and politics keeping everyone else in a perpetual state of serfdom. I miss the Mexico pre-9/11 so much!

[@jlopez4963]

Most of the government is not white lol

[@ameliatribeofissachar7311]

I'm Mexican Native American/Indigenous/African through my Irish roots. Glad I found this channel. Also found out we part of the 12 Tribes of Isreal. I'm so excited!! Keep up the good work you are doing OUR PEOPLE NEED TO HEAR YOU. Peace n blessings ✊🏾💖🙌🏾🥰🙌🏾🙏🏾🕎🌹😘 New subscriber

[@israelbenisrael5130]

Glad to hear that Amelia. My Issacharite Sister. Check out ¨IUIC Tijuana¨ we have been teaching this truth in Mexico.

[@robertrankin334]

Have you ever heard of the brown paper bag thing with the Hispanic community

[@SandyNoemi]

No, I haven't, but I think this is a interesting topic to think abt, since there has been ideologies such as mestizaje that have affected how many latinos within their own country identify and precieve themselves. For example, in México their is a strong sense being proud to be brown or something of that sort, but there is still discrimination when it comes to being black or indigenous. I guess there might be some unidentified brown paper bag in the latin community, not sure, but very interesting thing to think abt

[@krickkrick7100]

In the part of history of Hernán Cortez is right but you didn't mention that he had the help of a indigenous women called Malinche, she merry hated in Mexico because he's considered as a traitor. Without her Hernán Cortez never would have Concord Mexico. But it is understandable why she did it in the first place, because she was treated very badly by her own people and she was basically forced by conquistadors too to do it ( I don't know you already knew in first place)

[@The_Logician]

So when ppl go tanning do they have to change their ethnicity?

[@samiravdelgaizo]

Thank you for this video! A very few years ago I was ashamed for being yellowish-tan skinned, people would call me offensive surnames like 'Simpson' to mock my skin color 💀 and it was one of my biggest insecurities, that I hid my arms by using sweaters even on summer because I hated my brown arms. Now I really love my tanned skin and I love to take natural sun-baths in the outside (ofc I always use sunblock to prevent skin illnesses) and to embrace my beautiful skin color!

[@jenjosh]

This is a problem in every culture. 🤷‍♀️ you do your best to raise your kids right and eventually the culture changes. There will always be racism..... not much you can do

[@-goldenrootsbronzebeigebro5074]

The video was very interesting!

[@dwhite8997]

Well done young lady👏🏾👏🏾🥰

[@johnmcq7628]

I think that if you were White (or of European descent) You would not be concerned about "colorism" in the Latin community, specially when there are so many other issues that afflict the community.

[@demetriusevans1173]

That "better the race" stuff is crazy. Please tell me if I'm wrong, but isn't that basically saying that mixing with and cowering to the people who conquered your lands is somehow making you "better". Note that I'm asking a question, not throwing shade. I really want to know. The best way to foster conversation and block false narratives is to inform people when they ask questions. Hurling insults will be ignored.

[@pjruffin7191]

Yep you are right.

[@cek128]

Most of us Latinos are mixed so we no longer look at it as the people who conquered us or our lands, if you’re lighter better looking nice nose and hair then you are automatically better than a black woman… it’s in this country United States where inclusivity takes a big part. But in South America at least we look at black women or men as a last resort to a relationship. I can speak for most friends I have and they are Latinos… it is a racial thing but without the hate..

[@cristysaldana8541]

@@cek128 con tu respuesta no creo que le quedaran ganas de volver a "lanzar la piedra y esconder la mano", cómo decimos en México. 👍

[@qthegreo8740]

i'm a writer workering on a story that race plays a big part of it. this is good research

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank you and good luck on your story!

[@BadBoyBobby85]

You look just like the woman who plays Bob's wife Rosie in la Bamba

[@user-ih4fd9sf8x]

There is also an stigma with European latinos or latinos with european roots because now all of the sudden people want to blame us for racism. When colonialism is not even the reason for racism since this one has existed since Greek Egyptian Roman and Asian empires existed. And some Asian countries were NEVER colonized. Colorism exist everywhere

[@SandyNoemi]

1) this video is not blaming you for colorism. It is blaming the spanish who brought it here :) (If you treat a group like a monolith that is on you) 2) you do realize that white people aren't the only ones with agency hence other races enforced these systems as well 3) your right colonialism is not a reason for why racism exists in general, but I never said that, so like what's your point? 4) "colorism exists everywhere" okay? what's your point? Just because it exists everywhere, nowhere in that statement does that undermine the arguments I made in the video, so I just don't get what you are saying.

[@angelsanchez8162]

Very on point mami👍

[@WOLFANGHERO]

De donde eres?

[@leocardenas7306]

tu madre

[@stephaniebojorquez6052]

Thank you so much for this information 💘

[@SandyNoemi]

I am glad you liked it💕

[@makotokino2837]

soy mestiza y yo estoy de acuerdo con este vídeo, muchas gracias por hacerlo ~~

[@fatimaali2055]

Wow what an important topic !

[@heyitsfernanda8754]

True I am mestiza and i agree

[@busara45thevillain22]

Never knew this was a thing.

[@panapopsgaming7628]

Dealt with this growing up a lot. Black kids didn't like me because I was "Panamanian and Jamaican." Other Latinos didn't like me because I rarely spoke Spanish and well, I'm brown lol. Never really "fit in " I guess.

[@FirmeChavita]

What a lot of y’all don’t consider is that in Hispanic culture it very much goes both ways, you will be ridiculed for being too indigenous or too white. It jus depends on where you are in Mexico or America.

[@gibememoni]

You could pass for italian you are very lucky

[@silviadelgado9931]

Wow i loved it very interesting good job sandy 😃

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank you!

[@Globalman43]

Excellent app presentation Sandy. I’m a African American man and agree with everything you have said. It’s long overdue for the Latino Community to address this issue in the wake of the death of George Floyd which has exposed Colorism globally and in America.

[@BonktoHead]

The warning is greatly appreciated.

[@shiruihuang124]

LOVING THIS!!!

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank u!

[@thewizardofall6860]

Why??? Because Asians and Hispanics both share the same hatred for black people, considering we’ve done NOTHING to either of you, you’re just bootlickers for white supremacy??? Hmm...? Is THAT why you’re so “in love”??? 😒

[@mikecalif5553]

Didn't the Aztecs chop the heads off of other tribes and roll them down the temple stairs🤫

[@SandyNoemi]

Yeah, they did and some native people backstabbed other natives and fought amongst themselves and some even held slaves. But that doesn't change anything that I said in my video, because I was talking about why colorism exists in Latin America, not whether or not some native people were good people. Also, remember native people are not a monolith.

[@samobispo1527]

It wasn’t that the slaves did not know for two years, it was that the Union Army did not occupy Texas, bring it back into the Union, and enforce the proclamation a until the end of the war in 1965.

[@miatsao1830]

I love this ❤️

[@SandyNoemi]

Thank you!

[@mercadornegociante8458]

Congratulation ... You're Very bealltyfull and inteligent woman ❤👏💥

[@-goldenrootsbronzebeigebro5074]

I loved the interesting video. Thank you for it. I am of part Honduran-Brazilian & on the American side, I am light-skinned mulatto. I was taught about mestisaje & colorism at a very early age. Although I respect that colorism is wrong, ..i would NEVER, ever encourage a younger family member to marry black, because their children will SUFFER due to the widespread colorism that prevails BOTH in LatinAmerica. !and throughout the entire world. I subscribed.

[@marcelinocasias7784]

Latin? As it Italy?

[@SandyNoemi]

no I was referring to this definition: relating to the countries or peoples using languages, especially Spanish, that developed from Latin. I just did not realize how contested the definition was.

[@marcelinocasias7784]

@@SandyNoemi gotcha. Yeah, it's a bit of an issue. It TOTALLY excludes the indigeneity of people, especially in the SW.

[@heyitsfernanda8754]

True my mom and stepdad make fun of me sometimes because I look like Arab even tho me and mom look similar and I am mestiza but I have more indigenous blood than European ☹️ and colorismos hurt

[@SandyNoemi]

I am sorry to hear that, Yeah colorism does hurt. Sadly it exists and is very deep rooted in many communities😞 Thank you for watching my video! 💕 Have a great day😊

[@heyitsfernanda8754]

@@SandyNoemi yh

[@javierperalta7648]

Race is a huge taboo here in Latin America. We just don't talk about it, we pretend it doesn't exist. Maybe it's not good, but I think it's still better than being obsessed with race like in the USA

[@SandyNoemi]

Yeah, I've come to realize how taboo this concept is in LA... The US and Latin america have different cultures. US is so "obsessed" w/ race b/c of the constant navitistism, segregation, individualism, and race wars. Now in LA it was all about collectivism, mestizaje, while still enforcing exclusivity. I wouldn't say one is better than the other, I don't think u can when no matter which one u choose there is always issues such as colorism, all I will say is that they r different cultures that approach these problems differently, but there r still similarities in for example the reaction to these problems which can be seen w/ ppl acting like the problem of colorism does not exist

[@javierperalta7648]

​@@SandyNoemi Maybe. But it certainly does not affect me. I could not say the same if I lived in the USA. II have never been there but judging from what I see in the news and what I read in social media, there is a lot of antagonism. Especially between black people and everyone else.

[@SandyNoemi]

@@javierperalta7648 That is great that it doesn't affect you. This video is not meant to be like "hey every latino is like this, or latinos are the worst, etc." It literally is just meant to point out a problem that exists, that's it. In terms of the US, all I am gonna say is that the subject of racism, colorism, etc., although it is in the news and social media, there is still a big problem with people wanting to put these problems under the rug, to just ignore them in other words. Also some groups of people in the US are like "this doesn't affect me, so it does not exis"t. Not just white people, but black people, asian people, latinos, etc. What I am trying to say is that the problems are treated similarly even though the culture is different

[@JohnSmith-xd8do]

Race matters.

[@shawnm1472]

It's PAT 😅

[@mtd963]

And yet the universe let it happen. Hmmm? Maybe you should stop looking at color and focus on culture.

[@mtd963]

@@SandyNoemi wow a little thick headed aren't we. Ok who is the universe. Well some would say it's another word for God. And lot of Latinos believe in such a deity. Yet where was "god" when they were being taken over by the Europeans? But the error is not in believe that God would or was on their side but not understanding the universes love. Which is total free will. Thus it can't interfere with your choices. Now as for stop looking at color, I wasn't talking within the context of things outside of people. Of course we labeled curtains things to recognize and communicate. And yes it's an observable phenomenon that humans come in different colors. And before we co-minged colors thru exploring and conquering, we had different cultures even within the same color humans. AKA race. And they were and are still hating each other for various reasons. Political or religious to name a few. So until they can come to peace with each other don't expect them to come to peace with people of different color than themselves. Which leads to culture. So he is a topic you should explore to better understand what I mean about focus on culture. Research why Africans don't like African Americans. Same color/race yet a hate or dislike for one another. Why? Hint hint CULTURE. And in 2021 you can be racially this but culturally that. For example, when a white dude acts culturally blk American he is called a wig ger. And notice how I said blk American. Even though I could have said blk. Why? Because some would see the word blk and lump Africans into the mix. But Africans actually use just the word blk/s to describe blk Americans. You'll see when you research here on ut because that's how some of them will title their videos. Ok young one. Hopefully you snap out of your victim mentality. Listen to conversations with God books to help you. Don't let the tile fool you. Just listen first then come to a conclusion. ✌

[@mtd963]

@@SandyNoemi and here is a sample excerpt from the book. And the link to all three books is also in the description. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2GzqJWPoLqIf9k

[@davidlopez6116]

Maybe its like that in her family but in my family we don't care what shade you are family is family not all people are the same. Her family may have racism but not the whole latino community.

[@ChiChaRonn77]

More BS. I've never experienced any of this in my Spanish/Latin Country. We start experiencing this when we come to this country, then our children are exposed to it from a young age, in this Country(USA).

[@colinchampollion4420]

I am a White Mexican with Natural blonde hair, white golden-tanned-skin, green eyes, & have Scandinavian features and stand 6 "1.

[@johnDoe-vt4et]

What exactly is uncomfortable about talking about racism? I would highly reccomend you try living like and behaving as if your not being oppressed for like a month and see what happens.. ive lived 27 years ive only ever met racist people of colour. Alot of gangs are racially motivated. I genuinelly reccomend looking at today rather than yesterday the catholic church spent its entire existence up until the modern age systemattically destroying all pagan / heretical cultures and religions it encountered.. except white religions.. except every individual non catholic religion.. you need to stop telling yourself the world hates you. There is not a single group of persons in the history of man kind that has not faced oppression at the hands of another group of people nor is there a single group of people that has not engaged in oppressive behavior.

[@sithlord7264]

This promotion of strangers thing? Since you looked like one of the boy character

[@djfusionkotb]

What’s the name of her hairstyle

[@rruffin983]

Listen up light skin white skin...your not better than anyone because of your color.as a browner tone women. ..I have never seen a lighter skin as better than me.the reality is that their are some darker skin that are more attractive physically and mentally!