Why is it that dark people are never featured anywhere? Even the blacks in hollywood are very light skinned?

Question

Is dark skin ugly or what is going on in this world? btw, I am a dark skinned man

Answer 1

Hey i don't think that dark is ugly

Anyone can be ugly no matter the Race

I do have a similar question Why some Whites & Dark blacks are rude against Mixed people??



i'm a light skinned man.

Answer 2

Good question. I think part of it is that our perceptions of beauty are frequently formed by the people around us, and in this country most people are white, so a beauty contest contestant (say) is more likely to win if she has more Caucasian features. Also, black people in the United States tend to be fairly light because they have significant white ancestry so it may be that there aren't that many really dark-skinned actors at the auditions. And it may be that racism plays a role, either on the part of those doing the casting or presumed racism in the audience. One fantasy series that featured dark-skinned people was actually cast with white people when it was made into a TV mini-series!

Answer 3

This was true in the past and is true RECENTLY, but it was not always so...when I was growing up in the 1980s there was a spectrum of people...dark, medium toned, and fair.....now, most of the stars used are light or "mixed".



Why? Well, the answer lies in demographics. My parents (who are Black) are part of the "baby boomer" generation. Black "baby boomers" made up a large portion of this society. They were also the generation who led the way for inclusion after Civil Rights. These men and women were VERY vocal about things like this. They asked for a Black Barbie. They asked for other Black dolls. They asked that these dolls have varying features and skin tones. They pushed for Black cosmetics and hair products. They asked for Black actors and actresses as well as other things.



More importantly than asking OTHERS for things, they established their own venues and companies.



Now, subesequent generations are much more assimilated. They do not know about the past and judge what they see by today's standards. They also do not think of the FUTURE, like young children growing up, the way my parents' generation did. Worse than that though, they are only concerned with money.



Which brings me back to the demographics issue...besides older generations of Black people being considered "less relevant", there are hordes of mixed people and Black people of other ethnicities. Marketing is done for them more often than for Black people. For instance, a Black child in commercial needs to represent three distinct groups: A Black child, a child mixed with Black, and a Black Latino. Because industry knows that Black people will accept a Black person with any skin tone and hair texture, they do not bother finding one who is darker or whose hair is coarser. And mixed people and Black Latinos are usually lighter toned.



As far as entertainment is concerned the issues are the same. But different from when I grew up is the fact that the industry was not turning darker people AWAY but they are now.



It's unfortunate. I can name several movies from the 1970s and 1980s where you have African Americans, Africans, and people mixed with Black all in the same movie. Just as my parents' generation had hoped these were real showcases for the Diaspora.



Now it's just one tone for everyone. It's sad and the primary reason why I don't let my daughter and nephew see much television or other media.

Answer 4

oke are u nigerian. ur name sounds like it is. either way the reason is because ppl fail to see the beuty in being dark skinned. i have proof. i took a little survey with my frends askin who theyll rather date a dark skinned or a light skinned. these are the results...out of 8 gurls, 7 would rather date light skinned (even though some were dark skinned them selves) i asked them why and they said dark skin is ugly. in my opinion they are ignorant. i think black is beautiful. lol say it out loud IM BLACK AND IM PROUD.

Answer 5

There are dark skin people most of the hollywood black people are medium brown like Angela Bassett, Queen Latifah, Will Smith, Oprah Winfrey etc..





Gabrielle Union:

http://thetwocentscorp.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/gabrielle-union-nc.jpg



Lance Gross:

http://www.blackbusinessexpo.com/LANCE%20GROSS.jpg



Idris Elba:

http://freshplays.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/idris-elba-all-reel-456b041008sm.jpg



Tyrese:

http://static.reelmovienews.com/images/gallery/tyrese-gibson-picture.jpg



Rutina Wesley:

http://z.about.com/d/weddings/1/0/z/9/Rutina-Wesley-Frazer-Harrison-Getty-Images.jpg



Are all dark skin celebrities.



I think that dark skin women have it harder then dark skin men I found it easier to find darker skin black men in hollywood then dark skin women.

Answer 6

I've noticed this. It has to do with Hollywood's standards. Skinny, blonde, statuesque, light-skinned, and big-boobed is hot. Heavy, dark-skinned, short, and small-breasted is not. It's unfortunate that those perceptions exist.

Answer 7

Because in the black community i.e. BET it is seen as more acceptable to be lightskin. Most black shows don't even have full black cast members. Mostly mixed or white. Didn't know that was black >.< Even in black movies they get a lightskin or mixed girl to play as the boy's main love interest. I.E. Lauren London played as T.I wannabe ghetto love interest. With 2 sidekicks.

Answer 8

Lol at Kelli and Siberian Ice Queen's racist pseudo-scientific answers.



For those who want to know WHY dark skin women are underrepresented, read their answers. Most people have their racist mindsets.

Answer 9

Dark skin isn't ugly. Asymmetrical facial features tend to accompany dark skin with African Americans, and symmetrical facial features tend to accompany lighter skin in African Americans.

Answer 10

Maybe the dark skinned actors who audition just simply aren't a good enough actor.



But here are a few well known dark-skinned actors:



Djimon Hounsou: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005023/

Taye Diggs: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004875/

Blair Underwood: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005516/

Answer 11

2 words

Wesley snipes

Answer 12

from my point of view I think very dark complexion hiding a profile of the facial features. you need to pull of the beauty with the make up, clothing and hair style...but the women with fairer skin don't need that.



look at this dark woman when she has make up, hair style and nice cloth she looks great right?

http://69.41.227.74/GHP/img/pics/46205569.jpg

http://debalisnietrond.web-log.nl/debalisnietrond/images/donkor.jpg

http://images.alice.it/sg/sportuni/upload/fid/fidanzata_muntari_6.jpg



but when she hasn't got those stuffs?

http://www.myzongo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/manaye_donkor1.jpg

Answer 13

they are featured what are you talking about. Look at all the actors. denzel washington, The Oracle The Matrix Revolutions

Claire-Hope Ashitey Kee Children of Men

James Avery Winslow Beauty and the Beast (1988 TV Show)

Angela Bassett Lornette "Mace" Mason Strange Days (film)

Richard Biggs Stephen Franklin Babylon 5

Avery Brooks Benjamin Sisko Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

LeVar Burton Geordi La Forge Star Trek: The Next Generation

Terry Carter Colonel Tigh Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)

Rosalind Cash Lisa The Omega Man

Craig Charles Dave Lister Red Dwarf

Rachel Crawford Sherri McAllister Outer Limits - Season 3: Episode 306: Dark Rain

Keith David Childs The Thing (film)

Abu "Imam" al-Walid Pitch Black (film) and The Chronicles of Riddick

Mos Def Ford Prefect The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (film)

Cleavant Derricks Rembrandt Brown Sliders

Vin Diesel Riddick Pitch Black (film) and The Chronicles of Riddick

The voice of The Iron Giant The Iron Giant

Michael Dorn Worf Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine



Pete Claridge Outer Limits - Season 1: Episode 115: The Voyage Home

Bill Duke Sgt. Mac Eliot Predator (film)

Chiwetel Ejiofor The Operative Serenity (film)

Luke Children of Men

Laurence Fishburne Morpheus The Matrix trilogy

Gloria Foster The Oracle The Matrix

The Matrix Reloaded



Rainbow Sun Francks First Lieutenant Aiden Ford Stargate Atlantis

Don Franklin Tim McAllister Outer Limits - Season 3: Episode 306: Dark Rain

U.S. Navy Captain Craig Donovan Seven Days

Commander Jonathan Ford SeaQuest DSV

Nona Gaye Zee The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Revolutions



Ron Glass Shepherd Book Firefly

Serenity (film)



Whoopi Goldberg Guinan Star Trek: The Next Generation

Louis Gossett, Jr. Jeriba 'Jerry' Shigan Enemy Mine (film)

Gerak Stargate SG-1

Jasmine Guy Captain Teri Washington Outer Limits - Season 2: Episode 214: The Heist

(Written by Steven Barnes)

Samuel L. Jackson Mace Windu Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones



Herb Jefferson, Jr. Lieutenant Boomer Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)

Penny Johnson Kasidy Yates Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Duane Jones Ben Night of the Living Dead

Paterson Joseph The Marquis de Carabas Neverwhere

Christopher Judge Teal'c Stargate SG-1

Malcolm David Kelley Walt Lloyd Lost (TV series)

Bianca Lawson Kendra Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV series)

Richard Lawson Dr. Ben Taylor V (The Original Miniseries) (1983)

Cirroc Lofton Jake Sisko Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Carl Lumbly Dr. Miles Hawkins M.A.N.T.I.S.

voice of Martian Manhunter Justice League and Justice League Unlimited

Daniel "Bulldog" Novacek Battlestar Galactica - Episode: Hero

Rachel Luttrell Teyla Emmagan Stargate Atlantis

William Marshall Dr. Richard Daystrom Star Trek: The Original Series

Kandyse McClure Anastasia "Dee" Dualla Battlestar Galactica

Joe Morton "The Brother" The Brother from Another Planet

Dr. Miles Bennett Dyson Terminator 2: Judgment Day

Henry Deacon Eureka

Nichelle Nichols Lieutenant Uhura Star Trek: The Original Series

Brock Peters Joseph Sisko Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Chief Opposer Solon Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)



Episode: Murder on the Rising Star



Harold Perrineau Michael Dawson Lost (TV series)

Link The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Revolutions



Lela Rochon Beth Carter Outer Limits - Season 3: Episode 310: The Awakening

Tim Russ Tuvok Star Trek: Voyager

Johnny Sekka Benjamin Kyle Babylon 5 - Babylon 5: The Gathering (Pilot, 1994)

Madge Sinclair Captain Silva La Forge

(Geordi La Forge's Mother) Star Trek: The Next Generation

Will Smith Captain Steven Hiller Independence Day (film)

Robert Neville I Am Legend

Agent J Men in Black

Det. Del Spooner I, Robot (film)

Jada Pinkett Smith Captain Niobe The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Revolutions



Tamara Taylor "Teacher" Serenity (film)

Susan Lloyd Lost (TV series)

Tony Todd Adult Jake Sisko Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Episode: The Visitor

Gabrielle Union Perri Reed Night Stalker (TV series)

Gina Torres Zoe Washburne Firefly

Serenity (film)



Malcolm-Jamal Warner Kurdy Malloy Jeremiah (TV series)

Carl Weathers Major George Dillon Predator (film)

Billy Dee Williams Lando Calrissian Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi



Steven Williams X The X-Files

Clarence Williams III Omet'iklan of the Jem'Hadar Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Episode: To the Death (1996)

Paul Winfield