Mahogany Momology's Podcast

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