The slang term “Blackfishing” refers to the act of someone, typically a non-black individual, altering their appearance, through makeup, hairstyles, and tanning methods, to give the impression of having black or mixed-race heritage.
Blackfishing involves individuals intentionally changing their physical appearance through various means to present themselves as having black or mixed-race heritage. This includes using makeup techniques to darken their skin tone, adopting hairstyles that are stereotypically associated with black culture, such as braids or cornrows, and even resorting to tanning methods to achieve a darker complexion.
Example 1: “Did you see that influencer on Instagram? She’s blackfishing by using heavy contouring and bronzer to make her skin appear darker.”
Example 2: “It’s concerning how some celebrities are engaging in blackfishing. They’re appropriating black culture and profiting off it without truly understanding or experiencing the struggles faced by black individuals.”
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