Leigh-Anne: Why I Made 'Race, Pop and Power'
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- Опубліковано 11 тра 2021
- Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock opens up about why she made a documentary on her experiences with racism in the pop industry.
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Some of these comments are so disgusting to read. I know Leigh-Anne as a lighter skinned woman was getting some backlash for doing this documentary, but there are so many lighter skinned women that would never use their privilege to speak on issues like colorism because they benefit from it. So I am very proud of Leigh-Anne for being aware of her privilege as a lighter skinned woman and using that and her platform to raise awareness on these issues
They speak for themselves
Ignore them.
@K Reilly Huh?
a lot of them support brexit listen to Talkradio react to the racist presenters on there pushing for views and read the daily mail its hardly surprising this documentary has upset a few people
Ikr 😩
i love that she highlights colorism as well as racism in her do. Colorism is so huge in all communities across the black diaspora.
Yes very much so
Your own black people prefer lightskin than dark dont blame the 'white' people behind it its black
@@bobleeswagger7730 it's not black people's fault at all go do your homework KMT 😒.hue is blaming white folks ? .your the only one trying to start beef you know so keep it moving star .
@@dominicclarke3206 black men 9/10 would choose a white woman if they could, tell me im lying mate ?
@@bobleeswagger7730 no they don't
Me knowing Leigh-Anne was a black/biracial women ,growing up not only made me feel representation ,but it also made me feel proud to see such a beautiful individual doing her best as it seemed in the industry
She is NOT BIRACIAL!!!
@@xoxo9354 she is both her parents are mixed race
@@xoxo9354 then what is she ?
@@lilmizzije she aint biracial, shes black carribean. im the same mix as her and were BLACK
@@Laurica-lb6nv shes bajan/jamaican
Seeing the negative, doubtful comments here, I'm just going to keep it positive and say that I am so proud of Leigh-Anne for going through with this documentary and handling the backlash so maturely. Regardless of people questioning whether you're "qualified" to do this or whatever, this is very much needed right now.
So proud of her. I'm glad she's finally speaking up about the racism she faced while being apart of this group. It's disgusting and so uncalled for. She's an angel. But I'm really happy she's starting to get the recognition she's been deserving for so long.
Seeing her pregnancy bump makes you feel both joyful and scared. She is amazing but you realize how much she will go through!
Why does it makes you feel scared??
@@fatimaberencayir You realize how much risk she undertakes due to pregnancy, (UTIs, bladder issues, teeth cavities, attracting mosquitos,) You also realize how much she will suffer from pregnancy and giving birth and how delicate she is. It has scared me how much pain females would suffer from everything! I absolutely hate seeing someone in pain! But you also realize how amazing the female body is.
@@westonding8953 these things can happen, but are not bound to happen. Some pregnancies and deliveries are pretty chill. It's based on luck. The scary part comes after birth. It's called life
creep
@@lew4925 Please go away. I am trying to have a meaningful discussion.
Some of those comments are actually disgusting. What Leigh is addressing in this documentary is something that is needed to be SHOUT about. And if this makes me uncomfortable that mean you’re part of the problem.
I’m proud of her to speak up about it and can’t wait to watch the documentary.
If you’re unwilling to acknowledge the facts and choose instead to rely on anecdote and manipulative sob stories, then YOU are the problem. I believe in racial equality and equal opportunity. And lecturing black people that they’re oppressed, they’re inferior, they have no chance of being successful in this world, yada yada, only serves to further marginalise black people.
The hard left (where woke/identity politics stems from) has got this totally wrong. That’s why people are moving in droves to conservatism, which doesn’t judge your worth by your appearance but instead by your willingness to work hard. People like Thomas Sowell, John McWhorter, Joy Villa, Ayishat Akanbi, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Coleman Hughes, Inaya Folarin Iman, Candace Owens, etc... they get it. Not these privileged, multi-millionaire celebrities (however talented they may be, and I really like Leigh Anne and LM, this isn’t a personal attack on her).
Culture, class and socio-economic demographic are bigger predictors of your status in life than race is. White working class boys are the lowest academic achievers in this country, they’re also most likely to remain in poverty or end up in jail. Yet where are their scholarships to Oxbridge, or high profile solidarity campaigns? Instead they’re bombarded with messaging that tells them they’re privileged white males with unearned status. How do you think that feels for a kid sitting in a cramped 2 bedroom flat in a shitty council estate?
At the other end of the scale is South-East Asians, who outperform the rest of us academically and out-earn us too. There’s also a huge difference between West African diaspora (more likely to have 2-parent households that encourage scholarly pursuits) and Afro-Caribbean blacks (more often single parent households which don’t hold those values). This is far more complex and culturally-determined issue than the single-dimension narrative that the media is presenting.
@@ohwellwhateverr No one who challenges the system gets documentaries on the bbc. White Britons get brown beaten about every other race who came here to our country voluntarily. But we are NEVER given a platform to speak out on our group intrests. Even acknowledging that is beyond taboo. So I’m not interested in the sob stories.
@@ohwellwhateverr lol
The most upsetting thing is that even with this amazing stand being taken, there are still people who go “oh here we go again!”. Keep going, keep speaking and sooner or later CHANGE WILL HAPPEN 🖤
It's gonna keep “going again” till these issues need to be heard!
The way there has been a thing in the industries where it's forbidden to talk about mental health/social justice and passing it off as "politics" just says a lot about who's running what 😬
i can’t wait to watch this documentary, the voices of Black women are so incredibly important, especially when they are the most overlooked in our society. i’m interested to learn from the experiences of all of the Black people in this doc, and i’m glad Leigh-Anne felt enabled to make this project despite the racism in Britain.
Overlooked? All that’s spoken about nod is black people you would think Asian people didn’t exist look at adverts 90% black actors black sections on the BBC.
@@Silvercloud-cg7gs go to hell
@@Silvercloud-cg7gs if your point is that Asian people are also shockingly underrepresented in the media, then you are absolutely correct and that is a devastating issue that also needs urgently addressed. but there are alternative ways to make a point that don’t include tearing down other ethnic minorities.
Very proud of Leigh-Anne for stepping up and using her platform to spread such a powerful and positive message.
I hope her so called mixer fandom actually watches because I know how much those fans are fake and leave her to feel lonely then pretend to love her 🙄 There are so many people white black etc who need to learn, yes I said black too because she speaks about colorism in the black community too. Watch and learn...Be better.
I am a huge Little Mix fan and you had better believe I will be watching and supporting Leigh.
@@missdragonfire 💚
as a mixer i agree. there are so many people who praise her but then leave her in the dust
Well said
@@everythingarsenaleta7040 💕
That’s my girl, I’m so proud of Leigh-Anne
I’m watching this doc as a white little mix fan. I want to hear Leigh’s story and have a better understanding of what it was truly like for Leigh, rather than read tweets and instagram comments about it. I’m so happy she has this opportunity- as does Jade (who makes a cameo). I love that Leigh has really made this documentary her own and shed her own light onto the colourism and racism in the music/film industry in this generation.
Can't wait to watch it. Go Leigh-Anne!
I would love to see more representation for dark-skinned people in the media and it not be a statement but a norm.
RT sis 🖤🙏🏾
@Durio reece black is black
@Durio reece we are watered down through colinzation .I'm proud to be black and I'm not going to devide my people because one is dark and one is light .
@Durio reece you know. You dont usually get mix + mix. Growing up in a Carribean household she caught me of guaurd.
But based on black people making up 3% of the UK population what do you expect? Why would you expect there to be more representation than there realistically would be based on the 3% I mention above?
I'm so proud of Leigh-Anne, honestly. She has experienced racism that I have seen, and she posted once that she was attacked by a white man. It was truly heartbreaking because she didn't deserve that. She doesn't deserve that. I feel very proud of her for this. And I also love the fact that Jade is in this as well, as she has also faced racism and talked about her experience.
Leigh saw how use her voice can makes a difference, and she's been more and more active against racism since then, she knows her voice gonna be listened and she's ready to fight for a change now. That's my Idol right there!
She's genuinely the purest and kindest soul ever
if you feel uncomfortable with video it already says several things about you...
I am so extremely proud of you Leigh-Anne. Sharing your own experiences with the world is so powerful, inspirational and courageous. It is time to speak up, there is no need to hide the fact that our world is so cruel and unfair. Thank you Leigh for being so honest.❤️
Can't wait
Leigh deserves the world, mixers will always support you ♡
Yeah
*Omgosh NAO is on here too* 😭
Some underrated singers who have GREAT SONGS AND GREAT TALENT are overlooked JUST BECAUSE they are black and/or darkskin. Its a reality that Leigh-Anne is using her plateform to bring to light. AND ACTUALLY, BECAUSE her fanbase is predominantly white, it's a great plateforme to open such conversations. I'M SO PROUD MY HEART IS FULL ❤😭✊🏾
As a black mixer from the US I am so proud of her!! This is amazing and race is such a complex thing to so many, I can relate so much to this growing up in a predominantly white area as a dark-skinned girl... I just, this makes me cry and I wish I could watch it full here in US because it so important worldwide
Its going to be a heavy documentary for anyone that can relate and informative for anyone who can't...
"I'd rather use my platform that I have to reach millions of people, than do nothing" - Leigh-Anne
This is gonna be a powerful message for our nation
lol
So freaking proud of Leigh-Anne. I knew this moment was to come, and I am so ecstatic about it. I am so thankful that you have decided to educate people on black/people of color issues in the music industry .You are a vision. Love you lots🖤
People complaining about how black people keep addressing the struggle they face about racism is just absurd, and that includes people who says "What about white lives?" in the protest BLM. People really need to educate themselves that racism is still present and black people are still getting discriminated and such and the reason why it keeps on getting addressed over and over again is because the problem is still there, thus it needs to be addressed
They should stay in their own countrys then, if a white man stayed in pakistan im sure he would experience racisim of some sort cos he doesnt belong there.
@@schemeteam1581 it's just the same thing as "if you are homeless just buy a house" , stop embarrassing yourself... We should focus on how to finish this racism than not travelling the world
Ah yes, let’s force down an issue only holding relevancy to the metropolitan-centres of the United Kingdom.
That will surely end well.
No one who challenges the system gets documentaries on the bbc. White Britons get brown beaten about by every other race who came here to our country voluntarily. But we are NEVER given a platform to speak out on our group intrests. Even acknowledging that we exist never mind have group rights is beyond taboo. So I’m not interested in the sob stories.
I don't care I am watching not only cause of leigh but this is important
Stop this is not cool this is why Leigh Anne is hurt stop
@@balldkjdjfi8675 who me
@@balldkjdjfi8675 read the comment again i don’t think u understand
@@balldkjdjfi8675 you don’t understand this comment. They said they’re not only watching for leigh anne, they’re watching because the message is important
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Thank you Leigh-Anne, your documentary was brilliant. I was the only woman of colour in the art department at a major record label in 1987 even though black music originally launched this label. Not even Lenny Henry said hello when he passed me in the corridor on a visit. Keep fighting! It’s totally shocking, that you have seen no creatives of colour on set in 9 years!!!. There are lots of brilliantly talented creatives desperate to work in the industry, so please keep pushing for them to be represented. Well done. You are a star that shines bright🌟
Good for you Leigh-Anne. The pressure is put on you to not talk about the race because that keeps the systemic racism going. Talking about it and bring it out in the open helps address and fix it. So the pressure is to shut you up. All you can do is your part, and you are doing it.
I say that's my baby and I'm really proud
Balemi😍
...taylor swift is that you?
@@zara-cx9ro if I was we would've collabed by now 😭
@@fireflieswishes ahhh shame
All the negative comments are from people who don't want people to be treated equally but people like that should just be ignored. Leigh is amazing and So are Perrie,Jade,Jesy .Leigh just keep soaring sweets. You aren't made till you have haters just think of them as an obsessed fan club but otherwise love ya girl.
Why are people doubting her just because she’s mixed? She has experienced racism, would it be better if she just stayed silent about it?
If you have a problem with her documentary then YOU are a part of the problem not Leigh-Anne. A lot of the disrespectful things people are saying are signs that they are not ready for this conversation. She has a right to tell her story and what she experience in the band and helping others tell their story as well.
As a fully black girl, I admire Leigh-Anne and what she's doing/saying. There is nothing wrong with her trying to make change. I support her fully and I hope she never stops speaking out because I will be here to listen to everything she says.
Also Leigh-Anne has such a beautiful family.
I love Leigh Anne for doing a documentary about racism in the UK and her experience being in Little Mix. I definitely am looking forward to watching her documentary. She is truly amazing! I love her so much ❤️
Leigh Anne is so smart and eloquent, I'm so happy she's not only sharing her own experiences but using her platform to shed light on the experiences of others as well.
I really appreciate when Artists use their power.
We, the common people of course can't speak as loud as the world wide famous people. First our Jesy spoke about Cyber Bullying cause she faced it. Now our Leigh Anne is speaking of the struggles of being Black in a white dominated industry.
This is what we want! This is the kind of people we need in our lives.
Loads of Love, Respect and Good Wishes Queen.💓✨
i'm already crying so this doc is gonna wreck me. so proud of leigh. can't wait to watch
When is it on BBC iPlayer sis ?
@@dominicclarke3206 today 9pm uk time
Mind you that these are the experiences of people in the public eye/celebrities... It just goes to show that racism doesnt care that you are rich or poor... (even Beyonce faces racism... money/fame doesn't solve those social issues...)
You just need to be non-white to be overlooked or see as lesser than... it really hurts.
But throught it all *STILL WE RISE*
I am white but I love that black and biracial people are being seen and heard. I will endeavour to do my best to support anyone no matter race, religion or creed.
I am happy that celebrities are using their power to bring these issues into the spotlight.
Thank you ❤️
So proud of Leigh Anne for speaking on this! The amount of people gaslighting her speaks volumes.
Amazing Leigh Anne for shining a light on the racism that is so prevalent in the music industry, particularly mainstream pop. I really want to hear about Keisha Sugababe and Alexandra Burke, because the terrible treatment they have had from the media deserves to be outed. Things are getting better, I remember Mel b of the Spice Girls and how she was treated and presented so differently by the media. I believe she suffered in silence at the time.
i swear racism is a huge issue and everybody keeps ignoring it...
You’re joking right?
Exactly
Nah. Most claims of racism are manufactured and used to gain more money and power.
Even with no much makeup she looks stunningly beautiful
this documentary deserves recognition
It breaks my heart to see her cry! She doesn't deserve this,she is an angel 🥺❤️
I’m just super proud of her, talking about racism as a celebrity has risks but she’s standing up and talking about it, empowering black people, hope this documentary also gets an award, can’t wait to watch it
You go girl. We're all proud of you and will DEFINITELY watch it. We luv you keep up the good work abt racism and rasing awareness about it x🥰😘😭
so proud of her she’s incredible
So so proud of Leigh Anne, all the way from 🇳🇬
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Naija to the world
🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬ayy
waiting for the day when a person with color will not be identified as a PERSON WITH COLORr or NOT-WHITE but as a PERSON. so proud of her!! we need to CHANGE and SPEAK UP!!!
Same. It's like the term African American. Like why can't it just be American
@@simplypaul8681 Because your African
@@meschacmbuyambo2158 so are you
@@simplypaul8681 I know I'm proud of it African Americans always deny they are African
@@meschacmbuyambo2158 it's not about denying. WHITE people came up with African American as away to keep you beneath "real" Americans. Don't let them do you like that
I`m so incredibly proud of Leigh-Anne. Can´t wait to watch the it!!
When Alexandra burke was told that she needed to bleach her skin that did anger me a bit cos Alexandra is a beautiful dark skinned woman. Her skin looks so soft aswell
This conversation is definitely nothing new because the issue is older than dirt wherever colonialism has touched down in human history. I absolutely commend her for taking a stand and trying to help others understand. Only obstacle there may be is well, the people who need to watch it won't and the ones who already know through and through will watch it out of moral support. This needs to be taught in homes, schools, churches on how to uplift each other out of the muck we've been forced to play in for so many centuries. Racism is real and a subsequent heirloom of that is self hatred for the oppressed. If your parents agree light is right, dark skin , coily hair, larger features is bad and media is making money off the same...then that's what you'll worship, not just believe. Even if it's spitting at your own heritage in the mirror. Thank goodness I had better examples to follow before there was ever such a thing as "social" media creating and or exacerbating all these anti social disorders.
yes i agree with u people who care will watch this and people who don’t won’t so it may not change much but since she has such a strong fanbase and such a young fanbase people who don’t know much about racism or may even be internally racist may watch this and learn something from it. also i feel the fact that she’s bringing up both colourism and racism will also enlighten some who are more educated about racism and less about colourism and vice versa.
overall i think this documentary might not change the world necessarily but any change that it will bring will definitely be good :)
Well said sis
People who have negative comments please just leave why are even here then?
Realistically, they need to see this the most
I haven't seen a single negative comment
@@someonenewnow212 use your eyes 👁️
She a very confident and strong girl
The notion in the music industry is that the whiter/lighter you are the more marketable you are. That’s why 10 years ago when you looked at the charts it was only women lighter than a paper bag.
Yh and it’s the same with Hollywood and Disney
Yes that's how they do it in the industry they put the lighter skinned blacks to the front and the darker skined black people at the back .the industry is run by white racist people.
White are the elite, Jesus favourites 💚👌
@@bobleeswagger7730 haaa keep dreaming sweetie
@@lilmizzije we conquored the world with ease and we still run it we made everything lol every person of colour wants to live in white lands you know it
so excited to watch it!!
props for Leigh for standing up for herself and women of color in the music industry in general
Beyond proud😭❤️
I admire her so much, i cant Wait to watch the documentary
I am so proud of Leigh for being able to use her voice and speak out! I know her little baby is going to be just as strong and powerful. I am from Canada and don't have access to the doc but I will still be supporting either way!!!
I am also incredibly proud of leigh that she chose to make this incredible documentary as we need to continue discussing racism and colorism cos unfortunately it does still exist. That's why we need to tackle these issues that effect our societies. When us black women come together we unite in such a strong beautiful and powerful way.
LeighAnne deserves the world. She is so brave and i’m so so incredibly proud of how far she’s come and how amazingly she handles herself. She should be so proud of herself and that is gonna be one lucky child
this needs more
Leighanne i am so so proud of you, im sending you lots of love and support. im a mixed race girl aswell, i can really relate, i really understand what it's like. thankyou so much for doing this💖💖
😩🥺♥️♥️ Yessss Leigh Anne
I'm scared for her kids feature but at the same time, I'm excited. Stop racism. Racism shouldnt be a thing any more😑😤
I can't wait to scream Leigh Anne's name on their tour
I'm so proud of this woman, I love Leigh so much and I can't wait to watch this doc!
So proud of her. Just watched the doc and it was so good and powerful. She is using her platform for good. This conversation and doc is so important (colourism, racism and the privilege or the lack of it due to these issues)
Little mix four girls is the strongest women I have through the last 10 years they have gone through a lot especially Leigh still kept her going she is the strongest
So proud of Leigh-Anne, can’t wait to watch this must-watch documentary
Leigh Anne being in little mix is like cap of the bottle , we need her !.
I know I'm not the only mixer who is crying rn, I'm so proud of you Leigh!!!!!!🤧🙌
The homework was done on the topic of colorism. This was beautiful Leigh!!
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I am so happy that she is doing this
Thank you Leigh Anne for speaking so boldly about this. Your are using your platform beautifully. Don't mind the criticism or the hate, this is bigger than whatever those with hearts hardened by racism think. This doc will exist for posterity and history will tell the truth.
she is so brave and strong to tell the story to the world through a documentary, i admire her so much and my love for her is unconditional. i love her with my entire heart
Reporting all the rude comments 😁🙏🏽
facts!!!
Can't wait for her documentary!!! The World NEEDS documentary like this!
It’s not eligible for me to watch where I live. Anyone knows any websites or links I could use?
I get what Leighanne is trying to do, especially wanting more diversity in the creative teams, and it takes courage to make this documentary. I was a bit disappointed with the solution of “the black fund” though, because for me it just fights racism with racism. We need to highlight the issues and remove all barriers right at the bottom in order that people get there on merit and not because of the colour of their skin. Littlemix were manufactured on a tv show so inevitably there were choices made for “marketing” reasons that could be taken all sorts of ways. It would be nice to see this come about organically without any intervention. Hopefully by raising awareness of the issues, discussing them fairly and honestly to encourage better representation in all walks of life this might just happen one day?
So proud for Leigh and her documentary🤍
“I tell her to speak up, tell her to shout out
Talk a bit louder, be a bit prouder” 🖤
It is so disgusting to see how people can make one's life so miserable simply because of their skin colour. Yikes. On top of that, they want to invalidate her feelings. The NERVE. Leigh is so strong. Love her xxx
I'm so proud of Leigh-Anne 💕🤰🏾
So proud of leigh Anne she has cine so far. She deserves so much
imagine getting offended over someones pain. leigh annes right, at this point there no changing a racist. ppl choose to be ignorant.
Thank you for this documentary. It has taught me a lot about issues faced by black women. The world has a long way to come and it is powerful individuals who can make this change.
Where can people outside the UK watch this? I need to see this!
I've seen people commenting about downloading a VPN to set the location to UK
Yeah, get yourself a vpn. Not only to get to content but to protect your browsing.
I'm so happy Leigh is releasing this doc
So proud of our girl!
This is so powerful to watch... I am so proud of Leigh-Anne and how she is using her platform to speak up about these issues we black women struggle with for decades. and the fact that she is educating us on the impact it has on others is remarkable.
She’s glowing so proud of her
Love u Leigh-anne 💚 you are inspiring and wonderful
Leigh-Anne is amazing! Love her!
So exited for this doc! Well done Leigh Anne! You’re creating a better world for your child.
I love seeing Leigh Anne being interviewed by black women- she is so right there needs to be more people of color in front of and behind the camera and that is up to them and the label and what jobs they accept and who they hire. Love to see her so comfortable in finding her voice and her WELL EARNED self confidence it is the most beautiful thing .