Me and My Homegirl

Hey homegirls! (Or homeboys, or homebodies. We don’t discriminate). This episode we discussed colorism. Colorism can be defined as prejudice and unfair treatment of a group of darker complexions of people, usually in the same ethic group. Colorism is near to both of our hearts because as dark skin girls growing up in America, we faced a lot of discrimation and prejudices from our own people, especially black men. This has been something that KaJeza specifically has struggled with and was very vocal about during this episode. The passion stemmed from years of self esteem issues centered around her complexion. As a woman, there seems to always be something to prove to our male counterparts as to why we are just as qualified for certain positions. As a black woman, this is only heightened because Black America is systematically oppressed and not afforded the same equity and opportunity as our white counterparts. This only increases our struggle as women in this society. As a dark skinned Black woman, all of the same issues are in place; and in addition we are viewed as the least desirable and protected women in our own ethic, suppressed demographic. This is something that troubles us as black women because we are rarely represented; and when we are it is usually in a bad light. This makes way for constant self doubt and feelings of low self worth. The media and entertainment industries only feed into this and make sure to leave us off of the cast. As a darker skinned girl, this is crushing, but it has also inspired us. The reason that KaJeza chose to go into media was so that she could be a representation for the voice and unseen. She wanted to be someone who young dark skin girls could look at and be proud of. She wanted to question the bar and beauty standards that were essentially forced on the black community. Trinity became a history teacher to educate and inspire young girls who look like her. To encourage them, and help them to know that they are beautiful and very highly valued; and to also know that beauty is much deeper than your skin. It’s very upsetting to know that this is such a big issue. With natural hair being considered unprofessional, and darker skin being viewed as least desirable, living in this country in your own skin can feel like you are living in a nightmare. This does not need to be the case however, as a people, we can address this issue, and continue to have a no tolerance approach to descrimation and self internalized hate to darker skinned women. We think if just a couple of people are able to take this information and internalize it the same way they have internalized a beauty standard that ultimately placed darker skin women at the bottom. The goal is to educate, not to offend; but if anything that we have stated is offensive then you may be a part of the problem.

Hey homegirls! (Or homeboys, or homebodies. We don’t discriminate). Wanna talk about growing up? Join Trin & Jeza for the debut episode as they discuss their journeys into the 20 somethings.

Meet Trinity and KaJéza, a dynamic duo that are also one in the same. A reference to the viral video and meme of Hazel London and her friend after a shooting that took place at the club Belle Noches, Hazel said "It's upsetting me and my homegirl because I feel like if you can't go to Belle Noches, where the hell could go?" This statement alone has impacted social media and beyond, it is also used in internet slang and referenced constantly. This is the root and reason for the name "Me and My Homegirl's Podcast," as we will be enlightening our viewers on certain social issues that we face on a day to day basis, that are "upsetting us." This episode is to lay the grounds as to why we decided to create a podcast and a brief preface on what we will be discussing throughout future episodes. Enjoy the bright, heartfelt conversation between two homegirls.