I have definitely experience this topic with a cousin but fortunately not to the extent of breaking her down; unfortunately this is not everyone’s case. Bias, prejudice and oppression can damage people to the extent of causing severe depression, low self-esteem and even committing suicide.
I have a cousin that moved from California when we were younger. She has this distinct accent as well as biracial. Her mom was white and her dad is black which is my uncle. The kids was teased her about being a half monkey. It use to bother her really bad, but she got over it.
There is this one movie Dream Girls that clearly shows that to me a famous artist you should must have the looks, talent comes in second. This is the case of Effie whites played by Jennifer Hudson, an extremely talented young woman but unfortunately doesn’t have the looks; therefore she doesn’t get the role of the lead singer of the group. Deena Jones played by Beyonce Knowles a stunning, beautiful, young talented woman, got the role of lead singer. Why? Because she not only had the talent but most important she had the looks, this is the way it was and continues to be in the music industry. Looks over talent equals fame. Fair? Not at all!
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