UNV Magazine - Summer 2020
U N V Magazine is a quarterly lifestyle digital publication embodying the many facets of social activism, entertainment and culture. Topics range from the arts, social issues, politics, health, travel to food, beauty, fashion, and more! It's more than just an experience, it's THE culture: U N V!
U N V Magazine is a quarterly lifestyle digital publication embodying the many facets of social activism, entertainment and culture. Topics range from the arts, social issues, politics, health, travel to food, beauty, fashion, and more!
It's more than just an experience, it's THE culture: U N V!
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
an end to this vicious cycle. My friends range in various shades;<br />
though we have had our fair share of “oh you’re a stuck up<br />
redbone,” or “you’re cute for a dark skin girl,” we refuse to let<br />
ignorance invade our spaces. Many women are deeply affected<br />
by colorism. It is unsettling that women have to endure this<br />
amongst the many other burdens we face. I try every day to<br />
bridge the gap–my kids know that melanin is beautiful in all<br />
shades.<br />
One of the most hurtful things told to me was, I am not seen as<br />
a strong black woman because of my complexion. In a perfect<br />
world, I want to be considered for my passion, work ethic, the<br />
love that I offer and my inner beauty. I do not want to have<br />
a feeling of guilt or shame, because of my complexion. I am<br />
grossly annoyed by the segregation amongst black people because<br />
of colorism… there is so much more in the world we need<br />
to focus on–like the racism we all endure.
Change language