On the Nara Smith vs Onezwa controversy and how colorism plays a role:
Source: dr.donnaoriwo (via Instagram)
Regardless of whether or not you think Nara Smith did or didnt steal content from Onezwa, it should be acknowledged that Onezwa, a fat dark-skinned Black woman, will never get the same visibility and acclaim that Nara Smith, a skinny lightskinned mixed-race Black woman, receives. Colorism and fatphobia also plays a role in why Nara Smith's side of the story was believed over Onezwa along with the harassment that Onezwa has since received for speaking out about this.
This video by Youtuber Ashley Viola also pointed out that when confronted about it in June 2024, Nara Smith lied about not knowing who Onezwa was or encountering her content becos she had actually left a comment on one of Onezwa's Instagram posts back in Feb 2024 🤔
