chit chat grwm: WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE BEING A BLACK INFLUENCER! (Racist Brands, Unfair Pay, etc)
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- 𐐪𐑂 chit chat grwm: WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE BEING A BLACK INFLUENCER! (Racist Brands, Unfair Pay, etc)
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00: 00 - 2:55 welcome guys
2:55 - 11:09 being the "oreo"
11:09 - 24:23 internalized stereotypes + lack of black influences
24:23 - 28:33 the shift
28:33 - 34:21are we really overlooked?
34:21 - 43:06 unfair pay is our fault?
43:06 - 45:32 we can only have one aesthetic?
45:32 - conclusion
Happy Thanksgiving (if you celebrate) my luvsss! Hopefully you enjoy this video while stuffing your face 🤎🤎
Happy thanksgiving to you too!!🍂🧡
More than enjoyed it , it was very informative and entertaining and educational all in one ❤❤❤.
having to prove your blackness is ridiculous cause i’m black whether you accept it or not. just because it’s not how YOU perceive it doesn’t mean i’m any less black. we love you for who you are 🫶🏿
Love thisss!! 100% agree
Fuckin retweet
I think black content creators also don't realize how much black viewers will latch to them. You guys are like gold. Once we find you, we are hooked and will show up and show out, especially if your black women.
As a black woman who also grew up in predominantly white spaces I can resignate with your experience Maya! Feeling like I had to compromise my identity to be coined as the "token" or "the good black girl" definitely made me internalize some of the prejudice I'd dealt with. Now that I've curated my social media and influences to women who look like me over the years, it's made me more hopeful that I don't need to sacrifice any part of me to achieve my dreams.
Yessss! I feel like recognizing our internalized stereotypes and prejudice is the first thing we have to do to move forward as our truest selves you know!
“Stop equating blackness with struggle. Blackness is success.” I loveeeee this
I can say, as a Black-Latina I ride HARD for my fellow Black, Hispanic, and Afro-Latinx creators. I try to comment on every video when it's welcoming, and I feel more welcomed in comment sections under minority creator videos. I used to be a silent supporter, but I realized the power of commenting, so I put in more effort to support the creators I love. The love in the black community is strong and it's a shame that brands refuse to be inclusive, but we end up pouring more love into our community to support each other ❤
Yesss this is so true and I appreciate your commenting so much!🤎 Definitely feel like we show up for each other as black women and that's what I love
I’m no influencer or any of that jazz, but I could relate from just existing as a Black person irl. It’s like… if you’re not picking your hair 24/7, getting all the newest braids/twists/fades, and throwing your fist up every other hour, you’re white washed.
HOWEVER, I will say that half of my friends are nonblack.
Living in northern VA/right outside of Washington D.C., most of my friends are Arab/non-black Latinos/White. But it’s really hard to find Black friends when you’re someone “like me”; been taking college/AP/DE classes since 13, interested in instruments/languages, going to college, then pharmacy school.
I’m not whitewashed but the things I do???? Black people (at least African Americans) will call most of it “that yt sh*t” 💀😭- but then talk about how we need more Black law enforcement, doctors, etc…
Moral of the story, our community is down bad. Like, what do we want fr?
This! I have had this exact same experience. In high school, I was an AP and Dual Enrollment kid. Into volunteering and all that, graduated top ten in my class. But it seriously used to get me down that I didn't have a lot of Black friends from school because very few Black kids were ever in my classes (at least at my school).And it's not even like I went to a PWI either (my school was pretty diverse). It used to puzzle me a lot until I realized friends are people you can relate to and laugh with no matter the race. I loved my friends, so what more was there to it?
I was never told I was "white-washed" to my face, but people always said they were surprised I was as quiet as I was or into the things I liked. I mean honestly, let people be themselves?
@@yagirlzee I’m glad people relate, because I’ve never actually put this thought or feeling into words ‼️
non-Black WOC here. You’re right Maya, Black culture is successful 🤎
y’all are amazing.
So grateful for you in this space Maya!
I resonated with this conversation SOOOO much omg thank you Maya xoxo
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I loved this conversationnn. I also felt that especially when I was younger. Trying to move away from having certain personality traits so as to not be seen as "too black" because I felt I wouldn't be taken seriously or would be seen as a stereotype. It's internalized racism and took me being honest with myself to change the way I view myself and other black people.
Thisss!
This is the MOST honest video on the internet girl. Kudos to you. Love this conversation. PLEASE start a podcast. We here for it sis
I really love it when you give your opinions 😂 the energy gurll ❤😍
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It's so funny that you mentioned being a NYC influencer because that was how I found your channel. I was really homesick at college and just wanted to watch videos that would remind me of home but everytime I looked up videos, I really only saw white women and then I found your page and I binged watched most of your videos. I think its so important that ppl remember that representation matters and lots of ppl want to see someone who looks like them in videos, brands, TV etc.
This video is giving me the bravery to start a RUclips channel (nerdy black woman who is into fanfic and fandom who wants to draw fanart on the internet)
Do it it girl!!!
I’m glad u realized that and as well we as a black community need to change
I just applaud you for opening up about this because this is so common and I wish more people understood that. I grew up in PWI’s up until college and it truly altered my perspective of what it meant to be black. I recently started to unfollow a lot of white influencers that I could not relate to specifically because I am black. Like I want to see more successful black woman within my field and inspiring me to also become successful. Watching Bethany Mota, Alisha, (even Mylifeaseva iykyk) and all those other influencers truly made my view on being black feel so far off. I’m hoping to grow as much as you have so I can share my journey the same way you have and other black creators and inspire another young black girl to shoot for the tallest building and believe you can get there This truly meant so much to me I wish I would share all my thoughts about everything you said because you really have how I’ve always felt and went through, a voice. So proud of you
I agree with all of what you have to say because it is the truth. Every race and culture have stereotypes when it comes to the black community especially black women.
Being black isn’t a monolith. Not all black people are the same we each have our own personality. And some tend to have this stereotypical idea of what a black person looks and acts like and when we act outside of that norm it’s because we’re trying to “act white” which isn’t the case and it doesn’t make sense. All throughout middle school I was told I act white despite me going to a predominantly black and Hispanic school. Trying to prove your blackness really makes you question yourself especially at such a young and impressionable age like that. Now that I’m older I stand in my blackness no matter how someone might perceive me as outside the norm of what THEY would call black.
I completely relate to everything you said about being considered a “whitewashed” Black girl growing up. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago but frequented the city often and even went to church there. I would catch hell from both my Black and white peers for not being “Black enough” which was horrible. It took me years to allow myself to like what I like and still feel comfortable in my Blackness. Maya, you have such a lightness and playful personality. I’m 25 and love watching you grow up because it feels like I’m watching my lil sister vlog ❤
🥺🥺🤎I appreciate you so much
firstly, obsessed with your brows; also as a black girl who’s been chronically online for like a decade, i’m honestly excited to just see more black girls getting recommended to me. i swear i used to think there just ✨weren’t✨ black girls online cus i rarely saw them, and it’s probs why i never wanted to post anything. i def notice though with black girls, so often their videos aren’t sponsored and i always wondered if that was a choice or if brands just don’t reach out to black girls online. either way, loved the video 💗✨
girl I loved your authenticity in this video!! fully understand where you are coming from, you hit so many points. at times being paid to my standard can be hard as a dark skin woman with no management i was definitely played in the past and it was trail and error 😭 but babess the engagement - the girls truly are there for one another as someone with a mainly black audience as well it sometimes goes over my head about those who can relate and are always showing love regardless of how consistent I am and just for the sole fact that they are watching someone just like them. loll long comment but this video just encouraged me as well! lots of love for you & your content 🫶🏿
Hi! I dont know if you will see this or even comment back for that matter but I want to say this really rang home with me ... because I dont feel like I belong to any community either ... like I feel like I'm not accepted by the black community because my skin is white ... but then I'm not accepted from the white community because my hair and features are more black ... it's been so hard for me growing up and thank you for having this conversation 🥰 love you girl xx
you’re so real for this! as a black, RUclips creator, I came into the same situation where I felt like I didn’t see myself enough in the inspiration I had (grew up in the 2012-17 lifestyle girlie days😅) & while looking for more people to subscribe to, I came across your channel earlier this year, and i’ve since watched all your videos & find *so* many similarities in us that have given me so much inspiration to continue content creation🥰 it goes back to the point of black content creators having the engagement, you’re entertaining and you’re always going to speak your mind, and it gives the audience more to feed off of!! just know that you’re making so much impact already & if you really need more content creator besties, i’m here🤣
As a girl of color (hispanic 😁), who also was always around white people growing up, you have made me realize a lot of things and answered A LOT of questions and confusions that I had about MYSELF (No srsly tho u said something that just made me have like an epiphany moment 😂) I relate to you a lot because I was also constantly told that I am kinda white, which never really sense to me because I am CLEARLY not. I also want to say that I am really glad that you brought up the connection between success and being a POC which should be seen more as a norm in my opinion. You hit a lot of points and honestly this video has made me appreciate you a lot more!! Love you Maya thanks for sharing this!! 💗💗
I feel like me as a black girl in high school I really needed this video to help my find peace with myself. What I mean by that is that I always get told that I need to find more black friends or I’m not black enough of or I don’t do enough black things, it’s not good on someone’s self esteem to be told that everyday. Or when people tell me I don’t dress black enough or wear enough makeup like “ a normal make person does” is not fair to me or anyone that’s being told that . I just feel that I needed to watch this video it really helped me come to terms and love my black brown skin.❤
girl why it feel like i’m talking to my friend!! ur vids inspire me to just post already lol
I don’t usually comment and I’ll keep it snappy but I’m a 17 year old Black girl from London , England who has lived/living around white, middle-upper class people. I have also lived the same experiences as you. Growing up in primary and secondary school (ages 4-16) was HELL. Unlike you however I was told I was black and was othered from a young age through a comment told to me by a white boy when I was 7 years old. From then I was always aware of my race and also was held as the ‘good, palatable black girl’ who is surprisingly well-mannered and well-spoken. Based on your video and other comments, it’s nice to hear it’s not just me and that it’s a shared experience amongst other Black girls. You speak with so much knowledge and eloquence, this is a great conversation to start. Thank you. I adore your videos x
i can say as a small black creator myself that i relate 100% with everything u said but u have inspired me so much with this video to continue with my journey and be my authentic self on this platform !!! thank u so much for talking about this topic it's so important
Checking out your channel!! I am also a small black creator and I love supporting others
This video ATE DOWNNNNNN like fr fr it gave EVERYYYYTHIING!!!!!
I had to pause , digest, and rewind @18:10 . Because wow I've always unconsciously felt the toxic link, but never knew how to word it.
Hi Maya happy Thursday afternoon and happy Thanksgiving day to you and your loved ones and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter
there are so many issues but im glad there is this shift in our mindset about our blackness
this is such an important topic so thank you for talking about it
Honestly, I've been watching you since TikTok and came onto youtube and I could see your inspirations of Emma and ngl I was also obsessed with Emma at the time and was happy to see a black creator my age with Emma's style of video I was and am so happy. I'm happy that u have become more comfortable recently sharing black culture even if it's talking about your hair/ going to black events. I've seen your improvements over the course of like 2 yrs and I'm sooo proud of you
Wow how I didnt even realized how much internalized racism I still had in me until this video. Will rewatch and share for sure
so may real ass points in this video !!
Thank you for your honesty. I love your content and I’m happy you’re getting more comfortable with being your true self on here.
your point of looking up to white influencers really reminds me of what i've learned in my sociology course this semester which was basically how if young black kids don't see themselves in positions of power (teachers, doctors, etc.) they're not going to think they have the capability to achieve something of such a high status, continuing the cycle of us not being represented. we did public interviews on campus about the faculty race ratio being more white (80:20)professors than non-white professors (80:20) despite the student body being 50% white and 50% non-white and a lot of the upperclassmen of color said how they would've appreciated it as a younger student but now it doesn't matter to them
Thank you for blessing us today 🤌🏽✨❤️
I swear im not the only one who downloads and binge watches Maya's videos. Because literally binge watching all her videos for 8 days in a row!! Love you loads Maya
Honestly hate the fact that i live in Southern Africa (Namibia) and hardly get the chance to be part of the notification squad cuz it’s almost 10 pm rn And I’m sleepy😭😭😭😭😭💔
10pm?? omg I'm sorry! get some rest and watch in the morning sista 🤎
girl your nose piercing always looks so good
thank you!!
Here before this video goes viral✋️
I saw this and screamed rushed over as soon as I got the notification ❤
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I don't even know where to start but trust me when I say you hit ALL THE POINTS. I discovered you the same way you went out seeking for black creators to watch for relatability. I grew up in Jamaica and am currently in my first year of college in America so I never had the experience of being in a predominantly white space. But, I went to prep school and obviously they teach you to carry yourself a certain way and its always gotten me labeled as 'oreo' or I've been told that 'i'm acting white' and it's mademee VERY insecure about my personality because wdym im acting white this is just how I am???? Its so true that representation matters and I love how you express yourself when you're passionate about certain interests because it reminds me of me and reminds me that I don't need to have certain interests to be socially accepted as a black person. I like what I like ffs there's no one size fits all for personality types within races. Thank you for this video I cannot wait to see you grow and shine the way black women are meant to.
I one hundred percent understand what you were talking about in this video. I was one of the only black girls at my K-8 and my experience didn't really change in high school. I was often referred to as the "white girl" and the "palatable black girl" just because of my likes and interests and it's ridiculous. It's so good that you're talking about this because we all have internalized thoughts about how we as black woman need to be perceived. I am so happy I found your channel a year ago and it's so good to see you thriving! 🫶🏾🤎
I hope this video blows up because so many ppl need to hear this. I love your opinions and your vulnerability. I’m working on trying to be a black influencer myself and this is inspiring me to work harder to reach my goal. Thank you so much.
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6:01 this is me, especially as an african girl who was born in america and cant even speak her mother tounge😭 i feel like if i could speak my mother tongue that would solidify my place as and "african girl" and i wouldnt be so confused
I was literally just talking about this with my mom. I've always felt like I was never black enough for other black people and it made me feel insecure around my own people. But now I don't care because I judge people based on their personality not their ethnicity and just because I don't act like the stereotype doesn't mean I'm any less black than anyone else. And then if you're mixed, dear God is that another journey in itself and you feel even less like you're black because you're mixed with something else. I hear you girl and as a fellow content creator myself, stay creating and being your true self because that's why people like you. Not because you're the "token black girl" but because of your personality and your interests and mindset of the world.
Heyyy maya😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
when i use to watch youtube in 2020 i use to only watch white youtubers but now all i watch is black youtubers
THE INTERNALIZED STEREOSTYPES THE AESTHETIC THING YESS GOSH
BITCH U WENT TO HOWARDDDDDD😭😭😭😭 I literally been watching u for a lil minute and never knew!!!! That’s amazing
And let’s not forget courtreezy!!! She’s grown so much in such a short amount of time!
Hellllooooooow Maya❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗much love from Kenya 🇰🇪
Just love your videos always ❤️❤️❤️
LOVE THIS VIDEO BROOOOO. you are an amazing creator this video was so necessary you are shaking the tables WITH THIS YOOOOOOO!!! you needed to bring every word to this platform you are valid af. so intelligent
Damn NGL you spoke alot of stuff that really got to me ( in a good way) like as someone who wants to join content creation and being black there's things i would want to be and having to not try to be anything else I'm not is what I want thank you for this awesome video
The "whitewashed" label to me is just annoying at this point. Why box people in? Why measure people against Whiteness like that's the default? And the way it's Black people that are throwing that word around just doesn't make sense to me. How can you speak of unity and whatever if you're literally causing division?
Let people like what they like and act naturally. Period. I'm also not your "average Black girl" (at least based on societal standards). First off, I'm Nigerian American so there's already a cultural difference there. But upon that, I'm quiet, a big reader (always have a book in my bag) and don't listen to "conventional Black music" on the daily. I listen to a lot of alt/indie pop but ofc, love some Afrobeats and old R&B. Nevertheless, growing up, always got the comments that I'm "different" but I always shrugged them off and luckily, grew up in diverse area.
I like these things because they bring me joy and I feel they just fit my nature. I don't have to fit a certain label that tbh, shouldn't be used to encompass the entirety of a person's character.
Omigosh I rambled, but loved the video and the authenticity. Keep being you, girl. Here for the transformation!
Ive been waiting, love the constant uploads ❤
I’ve been binge watching your videos and this is by far my favorite!! I’m an upcoming RUclipsr and this was very helpful and informative!! Thank you for being open and honest about your experience🫶🏽🫶🏽 This video is a reminder that we should stay true to ourselves and not change to fit into white society’s success standards!!
A greaaaaaaat black influencer to watch is Sundai love...she lives in Japan and omg her content is just woow😍
Maya black people accept you. I am a copper tone and I am glad that you are creating RUclips videos. By the way you are a social person and you don't talk too much. Can't wait for your podcast.
Thank you so much for this. I'm a black girl who's grown up targeted and branded with the whole white-washed label my whole life too. And a lot of what you spoke about in this video has weighed SO MUCH on why I've been apprehensive on becoming a content creater/influencer/youtuber, even though making content, videos and speaking while connecting with people through the internet, is what I'VE BEEN DREAMING of, my entire life. Thank you SM for your honesty, and for being the (might we also add SUCCESSFUL & AMAZING) representation I and so many other girls have needed for so long, to know that it's possible. 🥰🥺
Heavy on the latch onto black RUclipsrs, because I too went through the same thing of not understanding my identity, and always being that different black girl to the image crowd. And it took me being very uncomfortable and certain spaces to realize that it’s OK to be different. Once I cleansed my timeline of the colonizers and started putting more beautiful black influence on my feed I’ve seen a big transformation for myself. I would also like to say the black woman on RUclips don’t get enough recognition and I hate that because y’all are the niche!
I've recently come across your videos and this one really resonated with me as I'll forever take breaks from creating because I felt like I couldn't be successful at it by being 100% myself or I had to hide lil things and it can really take the joy out of it. I think you're right about the dynamic changing for black creators and I've been having a lot more black creators come up on my home pages of different social platforms and its really uplifting. I'm hoping we see some more of this change in the UK as well even though we do have amazing successful black creators I just know there is room for plenty more. I've made a pact to just be myself and put the effort in creating this year as I find so much joy in it and this video has really sparked a lot of inspiration for me. Black is success fr 💕
yea i felt everything that you said. im lightskin black or mixed or whatever you wanna say. i came out of a black woman so i always wanted to defend my blackness from ppl who said i was whitewashed and an oreo or overall just white. this past year i've been having an identity crisis and don't know who or what i am anymore. i'm just here, and it sucks. even though some ppl don't think i belong in the black community, i find great comfort from it.
growing up in white dominated area I felt this way for so long. mostly because I realized that I was mixed when I was 13 as well. even though I'm not completely black I identify with both communities and being able to see myself in you and other white and black creators I feel taken care of with a sense of community. Thank you for this Chit Chat maya, I love you and keep doing this.
This is a great topic for conversation. I appreciate how you have addressed your toxic mindset and I hope as you continue your success, you will maintain this mindset!
I’ve been subscribed to you for awhile and I love this style of video! As someone who can’t relate to the struggles you’ve covered, I feel really educated and would love to hear more on this. Love this!!!
How's your hyperpigmentation though???
Sooo I heard you were looking for some black content creator friends 😭🙂 me and my friend live in brooklynnnn 😂
You were EPIC in this video MAYA!! I can't believe you used to say you aren't eloquent in previous videos. Thanks for being open and honest
I'm pretty sure all races watch your channel dawg lmao I'm white
Girl I talk to much too that’s why I like u I always talk we can have a debate together I really love ur videos girl ❤❤❤
I am so glad you are touching up on these subjects. They are so important.👏💜💜
omg Maya I feel like we have such similar thoughts. Please do like a meet up cause I want to meet you lmaooo
Loved this video and really appreciate you being honest and speaking about this. ❤️
As someone who is getting more comfortable making content, recording in public, and showing up as my tru self I really needed to see this video! ❤
Phew filming in public and being my authentic self in PUBLIC with a camera. Is so hard but I'm learning too
@@FrancescaLeann yes omg!! I go to a pwi and so every time I pull put my camera I get anxious 😭😭
@@TahlayahMonet ik it's easier said than done but keep pushing!! I'm about to go check out your channel
@@FrancescaLeann I’m gonna check out yours too. Keep going, you got this!! 🤍
@@TahlayahMonet yass you got this too!!
your makeup gives me 90s fine vibes 👑👑🔥🔥
Love your long chit chat vids, but this one I felt like I could relate a lot more to since I’m a creative black woman. Love you for all you do ❤
cuz why did we both go to the dentist arnd the same time loooool I hadnt been there in 2 yrs too, they literally did a hygiene clean and it was so painful and there was blood everywhere
Love you and your videos so much 🥰❤️
thank uu🤎🤎
love the honesty!!! i wish more people talked about these topics.
Ur literally my cousin-😭🫶🏾
Loved this video, thank you for sharing 💝
This video was soooooo good I enjoyed it very muchh♥️💯
i literally LOVE this video to the point i agree with everything you said. love you
I know I’m super late.. but like your literally so inspirational I’m not joking like actually dead ass I go to a predominantly white school some black kids but like only like 5 sometimes I just feel like I’m around whiteness like all day it’s so bad. I went to school wearing an Afro one day and a white kid called it a mushroom but that’s besides the point.. I love looking at RUclipsrs like you and coutreezy. Y’all are so comforting and I literally look up to you so much and to all of the other black creators that have made this world amazing and successful I know I wrote so much but I just literally want to say thank you for giving young black girls and teens a remodel to look up too ❤️
A remodel to look up to like me* please ignore some grammar mistakes 😪❤️
Thank you so much Maya I really needed to hear this
This was such an amazing video 😊😊
I related to this so much i almost cried Thank you so much for making this video
5:00 the fact that i know the EXACT video
you ate this
i literally love you so much
Please make more of this chit chat video😭
finnnaallyyyyyyyyy maya! speak the truth that needs to be said,,, u did that
Not me screaming at the Notification 🥺❤️
this is everything we've all either wanted to say or desperately needed to hear
loveee hearing what u gotta say, u look very pretty. 🖤
I wish you were my sister. You just have so much to share and tell. I wanna become a youtuber in a couple of months and listening to you is very helpful!!!!! I had that same "black withe girl". Knowing someone who is so successful is making me want to open doors for me. THANK YOU!!!!
happy thanksgiving love♥️!