‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ is renowned for delivering memorable moments. However, the latest drama on the show sparked national discourse about racism and colorism.
As reported, Erica Mena was fired from the show after scenes aired of her labeled Spice a “monkey” and stressed that she wished the Jamaican-born performer died following her widely publicized health scare.
In response to and recognition of the debate the incident has ignited, MTV has aired a special named ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Racism, Colorism, and the Uncomfortable Truth.’
An assembly of the show’s core cast – including Spice, Scrappy, Yandy, Yung Joc, and Sierra – sat down with expert Dr. Sarah L. Webb, founder and owner of Colorism Healing. for an open discussion about the situation.
Watch the insightful conversation in full below…
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