I think that's a widely felt experience for young dark skinned kids, especially the shame that comes with it
I have south Asian heritage and brown skin (middle shade between John and Glenn, for context). I remember starting at age 5 having my thick black hair picked at daily, and my skin color and name disparaged by white peers. In hindsight it sounds ridiculous, but I remember coveting blonde hair, light skin and "white" names.
I wish someone had sat me down and had that race talk, like between ages 5 and 7. I'm sure I would have understood.
I think that's a widely felt experience for young dark skinned kids, especially the shame that comes with it
I have south Asian heritage and brown skin (middle shade between John and Glenn, for context). I remember starting at age 5 having my thick black hair picked at daily, and my skin color and name disparaged by white peers. In hindsight it sounds ridiculous, but I remember coveting blonde hair, light skin and "white" names.
I wish someone had sat me down and had that race talk, like between ages 5 and 7. I'm sure I would have understood.