I have been attacked on numerous occasions because of my complexion.

(A thread) https://twitter.com/realhaych/status/1330598000218005509

My banu hashim lineage has barred me from numerous job offers. My unemployment because of this has rendered me reliant on universal credit....

I’ve spent most of my life being taunted for my excessive use of Diana as well as my 1C hair which has been deemed too “flimsy”.

I did not choose to have a Caucasian skull or a near Caucasian complexion, and yet I’ve been subject to rampant bullying because of it.

Reverse colourism does exist and alx I’ve been given the courage to discuss my own experience. Tuff times Neva last