Why is it that in most afro-american movies the main female characters are medium to light blacks?

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To mention some: Gabrielle Union, Nia Long, Thandie Newton, Paula Patton.

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Well she's on the darker side but there is much darker out there. Plus she has somewhat "white features".

Answer 1

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Eurocentric beauty standard is prevalent.

Answer 2

You think gabrielle union is medium to light skin?? LOL. Someone needs to get their eyes checked. Also, who cares what their skin tone is? In a world with so many problems and issues that should be the least of your worries. It's irrelevant.

Answer 3

too try to attract people other that african americans to watch the movie