Savannah Connolly – Contemporary Racism

The Double Standard of Beauty

Savannah Connolly — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:04:39 +0000

I was scrolling through Tik Tok when I saw a woman of color speaking on how recently there has been a shift in how people perceive her. She was being told more and more frequently that she looks white. That got her wondering why people were saying that? Because for most of her life she has easily been identified as an ethnic minority. She started to hypothesize it was because recently ethnic features, especially Black ...

Public Service Announcement: Exotic isn’t a compliment

Savannah Connolly — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 20:00:03 +0000

“Wow you’re so exotic, I wish I looked different like you!” This is a sentiment many women of color hear and experience throughout their lives. From well meaning friends to romantic partners to strangers who pass you on the street. They are all just trying their best to hype you up, and give you the praise you deserve! Well, I’m here to break the news and set the record straight. Calling someone exotic isn’t the ...