Comedian Mona Love Unpacks Colorism, Viral Fame & The One Prayer That Changed Her Life
Also known as “Don’t Call Me White Girl,” she recently appeared on “The Morning Hustle” for an in-depth interview about prayer and growth. The post Comedian Mona Love Unpacks Colorism, Viral Fame & The One Prayer That Changed Her Life appeared first on MadameNoire.
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Morning Hustle interview puts Mona Love’s story in focus
Mona Love brought candor, humor and honesty to her recent appearance on “The Morning Hustle,” where she spoke on identity, backlash, media pressure, and her love for stand-up. The comedian and personality, also known to many as “Don’t Call Me White Girl,” used the interview to reflect on personal struggles and public criticism while showing how those moments shaped her voice.
She first addressed her feelings around and finally understanding colorism, and her identity, speaking openly about being a light-skinned Black woman and the judgment that came with it. Mona Love said she faced bullying growing up and pushed back on assumptions that light skin automatically made life easier. “I love being a black woman,” she said, while explaining the tension that colorism creates in Black communities.
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