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Why are Everything Negative “Black” and Not “White”?

Why are Everything Negative “Black” and Not “White”?
Dr Sudhir Kumar


Prejudices against Black are neither uncommon nor new,
Such incidents are many, though in the limelight are few,

Well known are the racism and biases of White against Black,
Awareness of many other prejudices against Black we lack,

In India, the most “suitable” bride is always “slim and fair”,
Parents of “dark-skinned” girls are in state of perpetual despair,

Fairness cream industry making millions is not new,
Cosmetic surgeries for skin whitening are luckily few,

Cats that supposedly bring “bad omen” are always “Black”,
It is the “White” cats that bring happiness and good luck,

It is a “Black” day that marks an event unfortunate or sad,
Thus racism has entered into days making them good or bad,

Band adorned on arms to mourn a death is “Black” in colour,
Ensuring that Black is linked with sadness, sorrow and dolor,

Badges worn to show protests are also Black,
Linking Black with feelings of resentment and setback,

Black super hit actresses and models are a rarity,
Then, how can we talk about White & Black parity?

Slogans and Facebook status wouldn’t change the malady,
Sincere efforts would ensure a tomorrow better than today,

Confidently take the world on without fairness creams and whitening powder,
Not mentioning skin color on a matrimonial ad should make one feel prouder,

Let the Black day, Black arm band, and Black badges be the things of past,
Let’s dissociate Black from negativity, pessimism, sorrow and revolt fast.

June 8, 2020 (Hyderabad, India)
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