Colorism
Define Colorism
Discrimination against a persons complexion
Define Texturism
The idea that certain textures of hair are indicators of a superior status in society.
Define Cultural Appropriation
taking one aspect of a culture that is not your own and using it for your own personal interest
Define Black History
The remembrance of all the struggles and triumphs that our black ancestors had to endure in order for us blacks now to have a taste of “freedom”.
What is Mona’s favorite color?
Pink
What race does colorism affect the most?
Black People
True Or False: Do kids get affected by texturism
True
True Or False: Cultural Appropriation is common in society.
True
What month is Black History Month?
February
What is Kayla’s favorite color?
Red
Colorism started during slavery. What was the job of lighter toned people and what was the job of darker toned people?
Darker toned people worked outside while lighter toned people worked inside
What 3 things may texturism have an effect on?
Well-being, comfort, and prospects for freedom
What famous group mocks the black culture?
Kpop
Is salt and pepper seasoning?
NO
Do we play sports or do any after school activitie?
No
True or False: Racism and colorism are the same thing
False
What determines a slaves worth and working condition?
Hair texture
Who's an white artist who benefits/profits off of black culture?
Eminem
What was the first HBCU?
Cheyney University Of Pennsylvania
What is our first class of the day? What period is it? And how many classes do we have?
Part in gov
3rd period
5 classes
Which nickname are light-skins called at times?
Yellow-bone
Explain the difference between “good hair” and ”bad hair” as well as how texturism can be oppressive
“Good hair” is considered straight hair on lighter toned individuals whereas “Bad hair” is coil hair on darker toned individual; Texturism can be oppressive based on the tole it takes on an individual and their mental.
What did slaves use braids for?
gold, rice, maps to freedom.
Who said this: "Women must become revolutionary. This cannot be evolution but revolution."
Shirley Chisholm
How many kids do each of us want?
Mona: 0
Kayla: 2