Unfortunately, some people forget that they are dating fully-realized humans, so a rare, “exotic” mix has greater value to them. It’s objectifying.

Hmm, it might have to do with the type of criticism. I mean Alexandra Shipp’s comment that 90% of the racism she has experienced has been from black people gives me pause.

Yep, I am trying to buy more used clothing to save $ and be gentler on the environment, but as a tall person it took 2 years on two occasions to replace pants.

Dressing fat people is easy; dressing all, or even most, fat people well is hard. The shape issue is REAL.

Did you notice any patterns regarding when you weren’t “black enough” for a job and when you (or someone who looked like you) got the job? It seems to me that there is (or was?) little room for “regular” black women in fashion, which appears to prefer ebony women or ambiguous women.

Many men don’t read or listen to much about women’s issues and experiences. I have read too many stories of straight women who never had an orgasm with a partner despite being married for decades. How many men would put up with that?

63% of WW voters chose the perv Roy Moore, while 97% of BW voters chose his opponent

Cackling at your accurate assessment of Smiley, especially his use of “folk.” Ever notice that even when interviewing other people, he used the word “I” excessively? Does he not realize how he keeps digging himself a bigger hole? When he said a 30-minute interview turned into several hours and he said he’d rather date…

Exhibit A: Matt Damon has 4 daughters

Right! The man who owns a house next door to my favorite cafe asked for my number. I gave it to him and never responded afterward. I hope he’s taken the L and won’t be angry the next time he sees me.

I am also an anti-fan of colorism. It’s about a mentality, not hating lighter ppl. Heck, some of the worst colorists are darker!

The upside is that a boss can use connections and referrals to help the subordinate get another job if both parties are ok with it.

Do people carry around STI test results around saved in their smart phones?

Wow! Showbiz, where women can’t win. Either they’re “unattractive” and invisible or “attractive” with their beauty as their only value. What a horrible perspective!

That sounds like a snack! But what would Manitos taste like? Of course they’d be shaped like small hands. Maybe Cheetos b/c orange? Salty tears?

We need more people like the Chirlane McCray (mental health initiative) and Mellody Hobson (scholarship for film students), who still support those in their community (with more than nice words) even when married to white people.

Another reason why we need diversity in tech, to cater to specific needs, unlike that comprehensive health app that did not have a menstrual cycle tracker.

Thanks for the lesson!

Bullying is not always the source. I have a friend w/ depression, and she said she first wanted to commit suicide at age 7 b/c her dad lost his job and that way there would be one less child to care for.

Given Alabama’s notoriously bad stats, Latinos w/ common sense probably go to or remain where jobs are located.