We supposedly live in a post-racial world. The US is on the cusp of electing a bi-racial man. China worships our (black) NBA stars, Will Smith is Hollywood's most bankable actor as the era of The Movie Star fades into oblivion, and the biggest demographic of hip-hop music is the white suburban kid.
So we really shouldn't have a problem if someone adopts outside their race, right?
Well.....I do. It's a position that i've taken in since Zahara Marley Jolie-Pitt came into our radar screens.
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie have the world at their disposal. Obviously, their hearts were in the right place when they chose to adopt Zahara. But i'm curious if they, or more importantly Angelina, thought about the ethnic responsibilities that she will have to uphold for her.
Was Angelina ever concerned about how she would manage her liffle african daughter's hair? Doesn't seem so. In the 3 years we have seen the girl in paparazzi pictures, she is often allowed to go out with her hair looking wild and unkempt, uncombed and messy.
While they don't have to care, this is very offensive to the African-American community. They seem to not bother with trying to keep her hair presentable, or at the very least, free of knots and tangles.
A black woman's hair is a very sensitive subject. The multi-billion dollar black hair care industry is testament to that.
When a white couple comes along to adopt an african/african-american girl, they should be respectful of her ethnicity and heritage to put in the effort to learn how not to make her look like a laughingstock.
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Stupid. They should have left her in the orphanage to die..because of some issues blacks supposedly have with their hair. I am black and I am happy she got such wonderful parents. And I am sure, in 15 years, Zahara will testify to that.
She has very soft hair, not nappy...They can leave the hair freely.
Poor old dumb Shitzy. Finally got tired of us kicking your ass at JustJared.com, huh? Sad to say that Blogger will give any dumb racist a forum for their so-called thoughts. Dare we hope that now that you've got your own blog you'll stay the fuck away from Jared's? Nah...just wishful thinking on our part...
BTW - Nathalie - ShitzyGal is NOT black. She's just another racist white supremist with nothing rattling around in her head except hate and dried up pea.
Please! Speak for yourself. I am a 32 years old black woman and I find nothing insulting about Zahara's hair and how the Jolie-Pitt family are caring it. Leave them alone. She is natural just like me. Her her is healthy. Did you ever think they may have intentionally kept her hair short because beautiful
Zahara is tender headed. I myself am natural and I pray they never put any chemicals on the beautiful girl's hair. Please do not speak for the entire African American community. I wish people would let this subject rest. Her hair, her hair, why are you so obsessed and superficial. Maybe you have a complex with African American hair. I find it extremely beautiful. Zahara is happy and a very blessed child because of Angelina and Brad.
God Bless the Jolie-Pitt Clan.
Please! Speak for yourself. I am a 32 years old black woman and I find nothing insulting about Zahara's hair and how the Jolie-Pitt family are caring it. Leave them alone. She is natural just like me. Her her is healthy. Did you ever think they may have intentionally kept her hair short because beautiful
Zahara is tender headed. I myself am natural and I pray they never put any chemicals on the beautiful girl's hair. Please do not speak for the entire African American community. I wish people would let this subject rest. Her hair, her hair, why are you so obsessed and superficial. Maybe you have a complex with African American hair. I find it extremely beautiful. Zahara is happy and a very blessed child because of Angelina and Brad.
God Bless the Jolie-Pitt Clan.
Self-hatred is a debilitating disease, Ritzy, and you need to get mental health help, Honey.
Also, get a new computer monitor while you're at it, maybe then you'll see how beautiful and healthy Zahara's hair is.
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