Sammy Sosa: Bleaching his skin?

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Since: Apr 09

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I came across this site yesterday. It looks like baseball player Sammy Sosa has been bleaching his skin. And he has color contacts in his eyes. I don't understand why so many latinos of African descent try to distance themselves from who they are. I'm sure many Dominicans are not upset to see this sad display of self hatred. Afro Latinos should love their complexion,features and hair texture. They need to stop trying to embrace the white standard of beauty. I know this can be difficult when you are spoon fed one image of beauty on a daily basis. But this type of behavior is really sad. But then again,I shouldn't be surprised. I remember a few years ago Sammy said in an interview that his skin was so "dark" because of his native American heritage.lol I feel sorry for this guy--he really needs to love himself.
Here's the site:
http://www.mediatakeout.com/2009/36719-wooooo...

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In the Dominican Republic many Blacks are in denial of their African heritage. I once saw a documentary about Dominicans who were clearly Negro who denied their identity and taught their children that they were not Black. They hated Haitians because they were "Black" and inferior.

Jorge

Another Michael "wannabe".

The King is dead!

Jorge de P.Rico

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Jorge wrote:

Another Michael "wannabe".
The King is dead!
Jorge de P.Rico

Sosa looks like a buffoon. What a sell-out.

Jorge

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Sosa looks like a buffoon. What a sell-out.

You should see his house in Anacaona's Ave. in Santo Domingo, next to a number of embassies, and across Anacaona Pk. in the west end of the Malecón.

Breathtaking!

Jorge

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Jorge wrote:

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You should see his house in Anacaona's Ave. in Santo Domingo, next to a number of embassies, and across Anacaona Pk. in the west end of the Malecón.
Breathtaking!
Jorge

At this point I am so digusted with him, I'll pass.

Jorge

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At this point I am so digusted with him, I'll pass.

Why? The steroid case?

Maybe he has a skin condition.

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Jorge wrote:

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Why? The steroid case?
Maybe he has a skin condition.

No, his attempt to change his race. He must be suffering from MJS.

Jorge

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No, his attempt to change his race. He must be suffering from MJS.

MJS, the King, suffered from vitiligo. I thought everbody knew that.

Jorge

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Jorge wrote:

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MJS, the King, suffered from vitiligo. I thought everbody knew that.
Jorge

So he claimed. Others including his own sister said he bleached his skin. I believe the latter. Generally, people with vitiligo don't lose all of their coloring completely. There are areas on their body, albeit patches, that remain the original skin color. MJ was completely white and I mean milky white. There are medications now that can stop melanin production in your body and create white skin. It is not reversible.

Jorge

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So he claimed. Others including his own sister said he bleached his skin. I believe the latter. Generally, people with vitiligo don't lose all of their coloring completely. There are areas on their body, albeit patches, that remain the original skin color. MJ was completely white and I mean milky white. There are medications now that can stop melanin production in your body and create white skin. It is not reversible.

He bleached it in order not to have "patches". And which sister are you referring to? LaToya? She's nuts.

RRS

Hamden, CT

If he only realized how horrible he looks. I tell you I hate when people who are dark skin try to lighten there skin color to appear white. The same goes for white people who stay laying in Sun tan beds to appear dark they look just as crazy. Be comfortable in your own skin. I'm a light skin Puerto Rican not looking to look Black or White or any color but what God gave me.

Jorge

RRS wrote:

If he only realized how horrible he looks. I tell you I hate when people who are dark skin try to lighten there skin color to appear white. The same goes for white people who stay laying in Sun tan beds to appear dark they look just as crazy. Be comfortable in your own skin. I'm a light skin Puerto Rican not looking to look Black or White or any color but what God gave me.

As long as skin is the issue and not the human being....

As I always say, it is easier to deal with "skin" than with a human being as a whole.

Jorge de P.Rico

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Since: Apr 09

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RRS wrote:

If he only realized how horrible he looks. I tell you I hate when people who are dark skin try to lighten there skin color to appear white. The same goes for white people who stay laying in Sun tan beds to appear dark they look just as crazy. Be comfortable in your own skin. I'm a light skin Puerto Rican not looking to look Black or White or any color but what God gave me.

I agree with you. A person should learn to love who they are. I'm very comfortable in my own skin. And I'm not looking to be anyone else. But I think self-hatred is a mental disorder. This might apply to Sammy.

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Sammy was questioned about his lighter skin. I came across his response on a Yahoo news quip:

"Sosa says a cosmetic cream he uses to soften his skin is the reason for his lighter skin tone. Sosa says he has been using the cream for a long time, and combined with bright TV lights, it made his face look whiter than it really is."

I do not believe a word of it.
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Jorge

When I was in eleventh and twelveth grade of H.S.(early 70's), the Aramis line of men's cosmetics came up with a tanning, face foundation (without the need for damaging sunlight).

My H.S. was air conditioned.

From the middle 70's to the 80's, men's eye make up became a fashion statement (especially to go to clubs).

Men have been waxing our mustaches and beards. We have been coloring our hair; changing hairstyles and jewelry.

Skin is the body's largest muscle. Forever, it has being used for as a canvas for tatoos.

Good for Sammy! It is your skin and your money, man. Go for it, until you get tired of it.

Jorge

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Jorge wrote:

When I was in eleventh and twelveth grade of H.S.(early 70's), the Aramis line of men's cosmetics came up with a tanning, face foundation (without the need for damaging sunlight).
My H.S. was air conditioned.
From the middle 70's to the 80's, men's eye make up became a fashion statement (especially to go to clubs).
Men have been waxing our mustaches and beards. We have been coloring our hair; changing hairstyles and jewelry.
Skin is the body's largest muscle. Forever, it has being used for as a canvas for tatoos.
Good for Sammy! It is your skin and your money, man. Go for it, until you get tired of it.
Jorge

You are right in that he can do as he pleases, however, he will lose the respect of just about everyone. There are drugs available that halt the production of melanin in the body. The process is irreversible. I would wager that this is what he is taking.

Jorge

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You are right in that he can do as he pleases, however, he will lose the respect of just about everyone. There are drugs available that halt the production of melanin in the body. The process is irreversible. I would wager that this is what he is taking.

If the man wants to be lighter, let him be lighter! LOL

¡Que jodienda! LOL

He'll have my respect, as the King used to have. He is his own man!

Jorge

“"The KING is Back!”

Since: Apr 09

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Aguadilla,Puerto Rico

ISP: Rialto, CA

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You are right in that he can do as he pleases, however, he will lose the respect of just about everyone. There are drugs available that halt the production of melanin in the body. The process is irreversible. I would wager that this is what he is taking.

You're most likely right.