JAM Aiwuyor Must See Documentaries

"Dark Girls" Documentary Examines Colorism In Black Community

The Black community is still plagued by the belief that light skin and straight hair is more beautiful the dark skin and natural hair. Every day members of the black community divide each other based on skin tone. Even family members and friends perceive beauty based on a color scale. This is a serious problem that highlights the self hatred we face everyday.

The new documentary by Bill Duke,”Dark Girls”, examines colorism and how it affects the Black community.

Dark Girls: Preview from Bradinn French on Vimeo.

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All Of Us: Documentary Examines Power & HIV in Relationships

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This documentary highlights vital information for understanding the HIV/AIDS epidemic among Black and African Women. Sometimes, power roles in relationships, vulnerability and past experiences of abuse can make women predisposed to catching HIV/AIDS. “All Of Us” shows the lives of young women fighting HIV and telling their stories. It is an absolute must see documentary for all people of African descent that are concerned about how the HIV/AIDS epidemic is affecting our communities.