‘Even the Darker-Skinned Indonesians Point and Laugh’
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on December 7, 2023
In addition to colourism, there is the stigma associated with the continent of Africa. My African background puts me at a further disadvantage than my African American counterparts, in that while they are black and may encounter the same reactions/treatment I do, there is often a change in attitude/demeanour once people find out they’re American. The American passport still has a lot of sway in many parts of the world.
About three weeks ago, I went out to eat with a friend, and it turned out that there was a live band playing. My . . .
