But what does the absence of a black female character convey to the black females in the audience? ... It is through the minor or absent representation that black women learn to read between the lines of what is being presented to them and attempt to substantiate the black female gaze. What pleasure is available for the black female audience member when viewing Imitation of Life? ... She lashes out at anything that reminds her of her blackness; one of the first hysterical outbursts Sarah Jane has occurs when Susie gives Sarah Jane a black baby doll to play with. ... The only time Sarah Jane a...

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African American actress, Regina King on Facebook writes why she feels people should date outside of their race: It's more common here on the West Coast. I think in New York, you find more Black women that date outside of their race. ... I think Black women need to open up. A lot of Black women still carry a lot of pain when they see Black men with women who aren't Black and that's really unfortunate that that could make us so upset. ... A lot of people think I'm Hispanic, I've dated black guys, white guys, Hispanics. ...

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