It is an underlying theme in our music. Black, and I do mean the dark skinned, kinky haired variety, have created amazing music, lyrics, culture and a whole entire mood. It only becomes appealing when a mixed/biracial/light skinned version performs it to the masses. How would anyone feel about something they created from depths of their soul gets sold out and displayed by someone who doesn't even remotely acknowledge, respect or resemble them.
I don't think people realize how deep the resentment, anger, pain and backlash that comes from this impacts our identities.
So many other artists that could have done Motown.
Black women will continue to persevere. But don't think we will keep supporting bullshit.
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