Episode 27: Black Girl Magic

In recent weeks Instagram star Blac Chyna caused an uproar with her endorsement of a skin lightening cream. Getting paid for promotional products and services can come at a cost to one’s audience and followers. Frequent use of bleach whitening creams can be interpreted as self hate. Replace bleach whitening creams with weaves or having blonde hair, and one can argue the same premise. What long term outcomes do we see with our children (particularly black/brown girls) with the media diminishing our natural appearances? Are we seeing a trend in highlighting black girls/women natural beauty? Do we have a long way to go? Let’s discuss the beauty of being a black girl.   Momologist of the Week: LaTashia M. Perry. Ms. Perry is a wife, mother of five and Children’s author, and Flint, MI native. LaTashia Perry is the Founder and CEO of Kids Like Mine and the author of the 'Like Mine' children's picture book series. LaTashia is committed to enriching and empowering the lives of children through positive affirmations and self-imagery.  Kids Like Mine inspires children of color to embrace and love their true selves through the brand's products, which feature black and brown characters. You can find her on IG @4kidslikemine   Mom Group of the Week: Women of Color On The Move focus on long-term social implications and help women get involved take action to reduce statistics on the state of human rights for women and girls. They seek solutions to our nation’s health and economic crisis’ proactively and in real time.  http://thewomenofcolor.org/ |    Resources: Blac Chyna Responds To Skin Bleaching Outrage By Calling Her Cream "Philanthropic" https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/blac-chyna-responds-Lu. F dqwawto-skin-bleaching-outrage-by-calling-her-cream-philanthropic-news.65270.html   The Reality of Skin Bleaching and the History Behind It https://www.byrdie.com/skin-bleaching/slide5   9-year-old girl’s suicide prompts parents to talk http://www.wbrc.com/2018/11/15/year-old-girls-suicide-prompts-parents-talk/ Another black child kills herself after being bullied at school https://face2faceafrica.com/article/another-black-child-kills-herself-after-being-bullied-at-school Dove Is Helping Black Women Feel Beautiful And Confident With Their Latest Initiative https://www.essence.com/beauty/dove-black-beauty-alliance-essence-fest-2018/ Sister Speaks https://www.nomoremartyrs.org/sister-speak-suicide-awareness/ 16-year Old Balck Teen Tells Dr. Phil She’s White and Hates Black People https://www.essence.com/news/16-year-old-black-teen-tells-dr-phil-shes-white-and-hates-black-people/   Producer: Greenville Ave. Studios  - http://www.greenvilleaverecordingstudio.com/ Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology Email Us: [email protected]