How a Sudanese Refugee Became an Indomitable Model: Mari Malek
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2015
- In our second What's Underneath video in honor of Black History Month, we feature the activist-DJ-model Mari Malek. Mari was born in war-torn Sudan, has lived in the projects of New Jersey, and has faced extreme harassment due to the dark color of her skin. Though she has endured struggles that few of us will experience, Maria has never strayed from her true self: "Fuck everybody who thinks I should suppress my identity. Fuck fear. It’s time for the world to look at one another not as black race or a white race but as a human race."
Mari's video was shot and edited by Andrea Cruz
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I am Egyptian and I apologize for the atrocities you experienced while living there. You're beautiful and intelligent and so strong, we could learn a lot from you
This is one tough chick. Holy shit, what a role model. She must make the most amazing mother. Possibly my absolute favourite interview to date.
Tipsylou I was just going to say pretty much the exact same thing. This girl is amazing.
How anyone could think this woman isn't beautiful is beyond me. What an absolutely radiant soul
preach :-D
Who said she wasn’t?
I agree she is all that ! 😘
I always found interesting how the fashion world is often blamed for setting up unrealistic standards of beauty but at the same time embraces diversity more than any other industry
+Tresfres because people of all skin color are extremely beautiful.
I love watching these. I'm on a StyleLikeU binge lol
Same!
+Denise B Me too
Omg me toooo!
✌.....
Same !! Its 3:38am and I have to be up at 5am lol
Colorism is such a big problem everywhere
S. It's an idea that needs to die in a fire.
True
she's fucking amazing
I just love her so much, everything she said I just felt it in my heart, because I know completely 100% what she was going through, and to hear that from her now just makes me so happy. Where was she when I was 12! Arghh. It's okay though I think sometimes things have to get bad to get better, you learn and you grow, the experiences I had, I wouldn't change them because I love who I am today. I want to play this video for all the little black girls I know are struggling with themselves and who don't know that, their skin, their hair their weight is perfect. BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL, DARK is beautiful. I really liked how she touched on the skinny shaming too just EVERYTHING. I love her.
Hell yeah! Black girls are beautiful! Black is beautiful!
Fuck all the racists who say otherwise.
I am so happy to see that there are black girls watching this video because I think it would be inspirational and show black people like so many fashion magazines won't. Black women can be just as beautiful as white women and we need more positive representations of black people in media.
silverstorm1000 "Black women can be just as beautiful as white women..." I know you mean well, but this sounds very eurocentric and backward. White women should not be the ideal beauty standard to which people of color should achieve. That only perpetuates the problem. The reality is that black women ARE just as beautiful as anybody other skin color.
***** silverstorm1000 Exactly, the problem is that white women are seen as what black women should aspire to, and are also underrepresented in the media which is was so many black women, especially dark skinned women with kinky hair, struggle to find themselves beautiful when their features are beautiful in their own right, not just because their nose looks more european than what you would usually expect from a black woman. And black women are so diverse there are 53 countries in Africa, all with individual physical features.
*****
Damn straight!
Anyone of any race can be beautiful and more specifically, this of course applies to black women. That said I am not trying to do a "#alllivesmatter" I agree that black women are beautiful.
Blackness is beautiful.
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Yes! This is also very true. I will be honest, as a child before I knew anything about racism or discrimination, I had a best friend who was black and I thought her skin was so beautiful I wanted to have skin like her's. Why does society teach black women to hate their skin?
Why does society teach white people that their skin is superior?
I should also mention that my skin affords me a lot of privilege in a predominantly white country (despite originally being native Australians (Aboriginals)) so I shouldn't really say things like "I wish I was black" given that with how pretty it is, comes a fuckload of discrimination and poor treatment from white people.
My skin color is light and I am African American ---but I always wanted to be Mari Malek's color because when I was very young, my mother would always comment about the beauty of dark skin. (I would sit in the sun for hours to darken!) To this day, I still find it the most beautiful complexion, to be dark. Just goes to show you that we will believe what we're taught. Malek is beautiful, but I have also learned to appreciate my light skin. PEOPLE are beautiful. Let's learn and teach this.
'this segment, as well as the entire series is so beautiful, liberating, enlightening, i am both grateful and humbled to have
had the privilege of viewing it....thank you very big'
well said. YOU SPOKE MY HEART
I wish someone could have explained to my 10-year-old self that the dark skin that was getting me called all kinds of names from other black kids would someday take 15-20 years off my actual age. :) I've stopped volunteering my age, not because I'm ashamed of it (I turn 50 this year) but because people are genuinely shocked when they hear it. The saying "black don't crack" is true...Mari, you are an inspiration!
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insane. So beautiful, so strong and such a powerful message. An inspiration, I've taken a lot from this, thankyou Mari.
My conclusion : it is very difficult to have a dark skin color in any part of the world :( Mari Malek is very beautiful!
Laura Taylor I agree with you. There is no denying this, but what to do?
I'Nubiya Rhoden fight against prejudice!
+I'Nubiya Rhoden ---“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the opressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." -Elie Wiesel
It absolutely is! I was shocked to realize once I've branch out from my neighborhood, then to another city, then to accumulating new friends from around the world; lighter is known to be of worthiness. Dark is looked down upon in virtually every country. For me being lighter brown skin, I tend to get the "I like you're complexion; you're not too dark." Which in result inclines me to respond that I LOVE dark skin and I think to hold and produce that much melanin is a blessing and power from divinity.
I'm mixed of many ethnicities but I'm classified as black. I have kinky hair as well. Yet, supposedly, it's unkempt to some people- but yet those of the same complexion as the ones who deem it as disgusting have stopped to complement me. They even go as far to say "I wish I had your hair & skin color." It's all fascinating to me really.
All in all, I'm very happy to have come across her video today. Beautiful and articulate. Love it!!
+DiamUnd Rouff It's because of whitesupremacy European beauty standards that have infested the globe.Smh People don't know the power and blessings of melanin.
This woman is so well-spoken! I'm inspired by her journey, particularly her resilience. She is brave and beautiful, and right to say "fuck you" to anyone who tries to make her feel shameful for who she is and what she has to offer. More of us need to adopt that mentality because it is liberating!
Mari Malek is literally everything. I love this woman. This whole movement has come to me in the right time. Thank you all.
Im so taken in with her words and energy that i don't even notice the removing of her clothes.
The more beautiful person is,the more hatred it gets...Why,society,why?
I love this girl. It's a lot of emotions and pain in her speech.I love her story about her mother, moving to Egypt and guys. ❤
I know this is irrelevant to the video and her beautiful message but I love the background noise in these videos. It's so real. Like life is happening and her story is being weaved into the life. All these videos have sirens or trucks or something going on and it makes me feel like I'm sitting in the studio behind the camera just listening to these beautiful, strong people tell me about themselves.
truly enjoyed hearing her speak, this was really beautiful and empowering
loved this! especially the last few minutes where she talked about knowing her worth and how that self-loving mindset helped manifest her soul mate. best wishes and much peace to her!
Damn she's a cool chick , very smart and beautiful
She said some really great things that I'll keep in mind 😌
WOW! I love EVERYTHING she said. It was so real and visceral. I needed to hear this today because I am truly inspired. Her twin flame is one lucky man!
Thank your for this. I needed to hear this as a transgender woman. We all have a deep struggle to fight for our identity and to not let others push us in the dark and hide away. F*** fear! Fight for your rights. We can all learn so much from each other, we just have to listen with a open heart
That's the biggest point, to know your worth. So wonderfully explained Mari.
These are amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing
black women rock!!! , she's amazing
I'm so glad I subbed to this channel. You always bring on inspiring people. She definitely touched my heart and I have chills just from looking at her striking beauty.
Such poise, confidence and fire ... Truly inspiring... May your journey continue to lift you up so that others may be feed your wisdom.
By far my favorite StyleLikeU video. This one really hit home. Thank you for sharing.
wow these series are so inspirational! i have have watched 3 of them and this one is my fav
gorgeous gorgeous woman. Oh my god.
Damn Egypt, y'all need to step your game up. You guys live on the blackest continent on Earth but y'all still discriminate against black people. What kind of sense does that make?
most of north Africans like this Moroccans too
Antiblackness is a global disease.
she's a mother? with a body like that?
Where are the people who teased her as a child about her figure?
+MissJoyceMD obese and hopefully full of guilt.
+Petie Goodman 'obese and hopefully full of guilt'? I agree with the last part, but you just did the same exact thing with your first word.
NadinaStryhn If your refering to my statement regadring what I believe people who mistreat and look down on others should feel, I fully back up my argument. People who act with hatred should feel guilty. Regarding the statement about those people being obese I mean I hope that they can understand what it feels like to be shamed or have atleast moved past their ignorance. The use of the word obese is not meant as a derogative term towrds overwight people, but as my inclination towrds negative pepole who tend to have low self esteem and extrodinarily poor standards of lifestyle.
I agree with you. I just meant calling them obese it taking it down to their pity level. But yeah, she really encountered some horrible people with worthless racist and misogynist believes. It's really inspirational how strong she ended up.
yea
Amazing and truly inspirational interview!!
My sons Family are from South Sudan and they have told me horrible stories of how the people of Egypt have treated them and yes African Americans can be so hard on people to, I understand her pain, my beautiful son has suffered cause of his skin, by my Black American people, but Oh my God my son is so Beautiful I love Sudan. Success is the best revenge.
ColdasIcePrincezz black Americans (I am speaking as a black American myself) can be sooooo colorist. We don't like racism but then are racist against ourselves. All the marching in the world isn't going to change a damn thing until we change ourselves
She is GORGEOUS! I thought that my ten siblings where a lot, wow. I know she'll never see this, but I am so proud of her, her story, her experience and perspective on the world. Such a beautiful woman.
"fuck everybody who think I should repress my identity, Myself "
Amazing video. Much needed. Thank you.
This woman is so beautiful. Her spirit is out of this world.
LOVE THIS ONE! That was truly inspiring, she is such a clever woman, her words were so powerful and honest!
Hands down my favourite series in CZcams, so beautiful and empowering.
This has to be one of my favorite interviews you have done.
Im grateful that I've learnt to love my black skin from a young age ❤️
man it always confuses me a little bit when people say they have black skin and they are no where near black skin. I come from a place where black at least means skin shade of brown, in American terms because we only have two which is black and white and just color for others, or at least beige so it sometime just makes me cringe aa bit when people say they have "black" skin when in fact they are white.
Only like a narcissist can make it about themselves
Same...i don't know how my family protected me from colorism for such a long time. I was a teenager when i discovered it. and I thought that everyone around me was insane...kinda still do.
Such words of wisdom, especially where she started talking about how we live in a culture of fear. Also, considering you didn’t learn English until you were fourteen I thought that the way you crafted your words in this interview was beautiful (not at all meant in a patronising way, I just know how difficult it is for me to express any ‘deeper’ thoughts in the languages I speak that aren’t my mother tongue).
Phenomenaly beautiful, burning with strength and radiating wisedom. Thank you for sharing!
What a stunning and brave woman! Bravo!!!
What a beautiful spirit, what a beautiful commentary on life! Mari your interview was right on point! Thank you, thank you!
thank u guys sooo much for these videos. originally for research on video styles but I've been watching for a good hour now and its soo inspiring.
I'm a single black female in her 1st year of her late 20's still struggling with some if not all of the subjects raised in your series and here in the uk I am in development of empowering events, Documentries as there aren't so easy to find here and would like the opportunity to discuss your series and it's journey.
please keep going
come to the uk
She is so complex and beautiful inside and out that I must say, she is a Goddess! Thank you so much for this video.
"Fuck everybody who think I should suppress my identity" what an incredible person! Her beauty comes from way beneath her skin and outward looks. There is a bright light from within!
I love these! I just started to watch them today and I already feel impacted by these stories. They are all so inspiring and you can relate, in someway, with every single person. It just goes to show that no matter who we are, where we are from, what we look like, we are all connected somehow. We are all beautiful for WHO we are. WHO we are matters. Shoutout to all the beautiful souls out there! Stay strong.
Mari Malek, never change please you are wonderful with a nice way of expressing your ideas....
"What's down must go up" QUEEN
Two words...her skin! Beautiful soul!
WAW!!!!!! What a strong woman!! this interview is unbelieveable!!!! thanks ♥
this woman is amazing, I hope to be this strong one day
You have journied so far!! Your courage and strength are so amazing! Keep on your journey and you will change and influence so many.
This was simply amazing. One of the most powerful videos I have watched on this channel for sure (and I've watched a lot of them ;))
Mari, you are absolutely incredible. I listened to this interview three times back to back. your existence is truly making the world a better place. Also, please consider doing writing and doing spoken word
I love this so much!!! I need to listen this everyday. She's awesome.
i love this so much i love your work and all these people and i wish there were more channels like yours xx love from Greece
wow.. a huge inspiration! She is totally a queen! Sister I feel your words and I am so touched now..
loved this powerfull woman !, your strength and confidence is amazing !
My favorite interview so far.
Yes Mari!!
She definitely spoke her truth and interviews are always soooo good when words and emotions aren't held back.
I absolutely love how expressive and real she is!! She really knows herself. I'm sorry for everything she went through in her past but she is just a beautiful person. You can tell she's not just talking. She really gets it. Really refreshing.
im very inspired by this woman
I love this so much! Mari is so gorgeous, confident, and inspiring!
You spoke to my heart! Thank you for your words...so inspirational!
What an amazing, strong, gorgeous and inspiring human being! Thank you so much for sharing this. 🙌🙌🙌
What a beautiful, strong and intelligent woman!
She's so AMAZING!!! Thanks for this video.
My this was the best interview ever. What an awesome soul
I Love it!!!
She's bursting with Melanin 😍😍😍😍😍
i loved this! could watch these videos all day!
Mari, your strength and beauty shine. Know your worth is a cornerstone of being authentic which is what you are most certainly are. Much love to you.
this channel is literally giving me life
My favorite of this series! Wow!
Wow!!! That was so inspiring! Really... so much wisdom... and I believe in everything she said. Thank you so much!
Magical radiant and outspoken. Thanky you everyone envolved and especially Mari Malek, we need you out there.
absolutely love this 😭
How amazing is Mari Malek in this piece
I would love to get involved in this project in any manner. You guys deserve so much more credit and publicity. Keep doing amazing things!!
Such an inspiring person! One of my favorite SLUs to date! Xxoo
Even more beautiful for her wisdom
Is there a way to click LOVE on this video, instead of just like? Amazing talk Mari!
This woman is fire. I love her. Wow.
What a strong and beautiful soul, wow!
Love Mari Malek. Beautiful, eloquent, graceful, and smart. She is such an inspiration I swear❤❤❤ We should all learn from her and love our skin no matter what. Thanks for posting this StyleLikeMe
Love love love your honesty!!!
I absolutely LOVE her personality. Very strong. Love this youtube channel.
amazing and powerful.. ty for that great insight..
cannot get over how gorgeous her skin is...but also caught up in her powerful voice. "i had to stand up, so i stood up." incredible.
wow, her voice and words are so powerful, self confident, strong... i dont know how to describe it :) Loved the interview. subscribed.
Wonderfully intelligent and ridiculously beautiful xx thank you for the inspiration :)
woooooooow soo beautiful powerfull strong and inspiring! thankyou!!
Such a powerful woman! Loved this
So strong, beautiful and knows her worth.. She is such an inspiration to me!
Loving this series. Loving these women so much. Loving her!