In 2006, I tried writing a script for the first time and the following is what I came up with: SKIN An original script by Dangerous Lee July 2006 Draft 1. BLACK SCREEN: Sound of baby crying. 2. INT: Hospital Delivery Room A beautiful black baby is born and crying….
Category: The Half Series
Nonfiction project focused on the lighter side of colorism.
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Did You Know Madison Pettis Has Black Heritage?
I thought she was of Hispanic descent because she portrayed the daughter of a Hispanic President on the Disney series, Cory in the House, but apparently she is of African-American (Black), Irish, French, and Italian heritage. My daughter, Senia, says that she knew she was Black because, and I quote, “I…
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America Not Ready For Interracial Cheerios!
Some of you have the belief that racism and its effects are a thing of the past, but the fact that a Cheerios commercial featuring an interracial family has caused what is being called “racist backlash” proves that America has some real and sick issues with race. However, I also…
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Did You Know Carly Simon Has Black Heritage?
CARLY SIMON GOT A LIL’ SISTA IN HER! This is news to me and I must say that I am quite shocked, but Carly Simon does have a very distinctive mouth and other ethnic features, so it’s really not a surprise. According to my research her father is Jewish and…
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The Half Series – When Black People Look White (3 of 3)
The Half Series Finale Here are the final guesses on Katie Burrell’s ethnic background as of Sunday, June 13th, 2010: White/Black 31.3% Hispanic/Black 11.1% Arabic/Black 10.1% Asian/Black 8.1% None of the Above 18.2% I Don’t Know 21.2% Katie Burrell in Her Own Words I’m half Arab and half Black. I…