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Post by Admin on Nov 8, 2016 17:00:45 GMT -8
Prince Harry's girlfriend, Meghan Markle, has been subject to 'wave of abuse and harassment' - Kensington PalaceFrom BBC News
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Post by blackonblack on Nov 10, 2016 12:04:23 GMT -8
I like that he called the racism out, but unlike many bw I'm not cheering for as a "win" (if such a thing even existed) for bw. She's white passing. It's been rumored for a while that he was in to dating black women, but nobody expected him to go public with any of them. I believe at one point he was dating a black woman who was full black and wouldn't have passed the paper bag test.
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Post by Admin on Nov 10, 2016 15:24:02 GMT -8
You know the hag in the castle can't be having none of that full blackness. I'm surprised she OK-ed this, really.
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Post by MelaninMonroe on Nov 10, 2016 17:12:09 GMT -8
I like that he called the racism out, but unlike many bw I'm not cheering for as a "win" (if such a thing even existed) for bw. She's white passing. It's been rumored for a while that he was in to dating black women, but nobody expected him to go public with any of them. I believe at one point he was dating a black woman who was full black and wouldn't have passed the paper bag test. I'm the same way. I'm not trying to bring any "colorism" issues on here but let's be honest. I've been part of the Royal threads in LSA for awhile and a lot of heavy tea has been spilled on him both there and other royal forums. He's dated dark skinned black sistahs before in secret. It's just a little disappointing that when he finally comes out with a black girlfriend, it's a light skinned one. I don't care about the battle between light skin/dark skin. I consider mixed people still black so that has never bothered me. It's Harry's specific behavior that's a little bit weird. Of course, maybe those other relationships weren't that serious (although one of the girls was rumoured to be serious). I like Meghan on Suits and she seems nice, educated and hard working. I wish them the best. A lot of people back on the forums don't think they'll get married due to 1. her race 2. her occupation. Meghan will have to give up a lot if she wants a serious relationship with Harry.
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Post by blackonblack on Nov 10, 2016 17:26:53 GMT -8
You know the hag in the castle can't be having none of that full blackness. I'm surprised she OK-ed this, really. I'm shocked too. I thought maybe this was a compromise. I like that he called the racism out, but unlike many bw I'm not cheering for as a "win" (if such a thing even existed) for bw. She's white passing. It's been rumored for a while that he was in to dating black women, but nobody expected him to go public with any of them. I believe at one point he was dating a black woman who was full black and wouldn't have passed the paper bag test. I'm the same way. I'm not trying to bring any "colorism" issues on here but let's be honest. I've been part of the Royal threads in LSA for awhile and a lot of heavy tea has been spilled on him both there and other royal forums. He's dated dark skinned black sistahs before in secret. It's just a little disappointing that when he finally comes out with a black girlfriend, it's a light skinned one. I don't care about the battle between light skin/dark skin. I consider mixed people still black so that has never bothered me. It's Harry's specific behavior that's a little bit weird. Of course, maybe those other relationships weren't that serious (although one of the girls was rumoured to be serious). I like Meghan on Suits and she seems nice, educated and hard working. I wish them the best. A lot of people back on the forums don't think they'll get married due to 1. her race 2. her occupation. Meghan will have to give up a lot if she wants a serious relationship with Harry. You think he could be testing the waters then bam he's out in public with someone else. I do find this odd too. I guess the other thing to consider is maybe the other bw didn't want to be in the media. Maybe the royal family as a whole is testing this to see how the public reacts. Does harry date white women at all? If he doesn't maybe that could a reason. Idk
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Post by Admin on Nov 10, 2016 17:30:24 GMT -8
I think it sucks how much you have to give up or put aside when you're in a relationship with high profile people. Couldn't be me, no matter how much I loved the man.
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Post by MelaninMonroe on Nov 10, 2016 17:42:48 GMT -8
You know the hag in the castle can't be having none of that full blackness. I'm surprised she OK-ed this, really. I'm shocked too. I thought maybe this was a compromise. I'm the same way. I'm not trying to bring any "colorism" issues on here but let's be honest. I've been part of the Royal threads in LSA for awhile and a lot of heavy tea has been spilled on him both there and other royal forums. He's dated dark skinned black sistahs before in secret. It's just a little disappointing that when he finally comes out with a black girlfriend, it's a light skinned one. I don't care about the battle between light skin/dark skin. I consider mixed people still black so that has never bothered me. It's Harry's specific behavior that's a little bit weird. Of course, maybe those other relationships weren't that serious (although one of the girls was rumoured to be serious). I like Meghan on Suits and she seems nice, educated and hard working. I wish them the best. A lot of people back on the forums don't think they'll get married due to 1. her race 2. her occupation. Meghan will have to give up a lot if she wants a serious relationship with Harry. You think he could be testing the waters then bam he's out in public with someone else. I do find this odd too. I guess the other thing to consider is maybe the other bw didn't want to be in the media. Maybe the royal family as a whole is testing this to see how the public reacts. Does harry date white women at all? If he doesn't maybe that could a reason. Idk Yeah, who knows? Maybe they didn't want to. Maybe it wasn't serious. They said Meghan and Harry have been dating for about 6-7 months now. He's dated two white women publicly. I don't know about secretly besides hookups. I know Harry did say he's looking to settle down within the next four or so years so this may be it. Harry isn't the heir. There isn't too much they can delegate.
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Post by MelaninMonroe on Nov 10, 2016 17:43:52 GMT -8
I think it sucks how much you have to give up or put aside when you're in a relationship with high profile people. Couldn't be me, no matter how much I loved the man. I agree. I couldn't do it either. Especially a royal. You have to give up your entire career and subject your wants and needs to the service of the crown. Everything you do, say and wear is controlled. Same with celebrities, who can't even eat in peace. That's not a life I'd like to live.
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Post by Admin on Nov 10, 2016 17:58:24 GMT -8
For sure. Being a celebrity -- nope, keep it.
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Post by blackonblack on Nov 10, 2016 23:37:25 GMT -8
I think I could tolerate being a celebrity. They make it look much more difficult than it is. You can be private if you want. So many do. Beyoncé, Brandy, various sports athletes, etc you only get pap shots when they want to. They seem to even be respected while out eating until they are done.
Now being a royal...idk about that. That's too much invasion of privacy. Too many rules and stuff. And you don't even get a nice tiara to wear on public outings.
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