In reply to Erica May.

Please be quiet Light-Skinned person. It's only White people and people with complexions close to it that spew this "I don't see color" nonsense. You cannot speak on a situation that doesn't describe your experience. As a man I cannot speak on what a woman's period is like. THEREFORE, I will thank you to remain silent until the discussion involves you. I am guessing you are a lighter-skinned Latina woman which is why you're on this "why does skin color matter" ignorance.

It doesn't matter, BUT PEOPLE MAKE IT MATTER!

I have a gender-neutral name and have an atypical voice. So when I apply to jobs, I get called back right away for interviews. When I show up, I always get the "Oh, I thought you were.." and they don't finish the statement. Needless to say as someone who is reminded that he is Black every single second of every day, HOW DARE YOU ask why it matters? Instead of speaking, perhaps you should LISTEN and LEARN from the experiences of others.