The “Black Don’t Crack” standard has claimed another victim: Jasmine Guy’s latest post is a stark reminder of the double standard Black women face as we age.
In news that can only be described as “y’all should be ashamed,” veteran actress Jasmine Guy has become the latest Black woman to face scrutiny for the audacity of getting older. Thanks in large part to her appearance in the new “A Different World” series, Guy has been scrutinized for how she looks instead of being celebrated for reprising her iconic role. Sadly, her experience only highlights the impossible beauty standards Black women are expected to navigate as they age. We’re told “Black don’t crack,” but there’s a whole lot of pressure hiding behind that seemingly harmless phrase.
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