Michelle Lee talked about the hardships she faced because of her skin color.
She was a guest on 'Hello', where a Nigerian man came onto the show to break stereotypes. The man revealed that even though he's been living in Korea for 9 years now, he was still tortured by stereotypes. He said, "People avoid me saying I'm scary. I was told that I couldn't rent places out because Black people were dirty. I am not a scary or a bad person."
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Michelle Lee agreed and said, "When I was young, no one sat next to me on the bus. My friends' parents would tell them, 'Don't touch her, she's dirty'. The reason why I was able to overcome all my hardships is because there were people who loved me. Live for them. It'll make you happier."
WhitePInkRose • Saturday, March 11, 2017
such a beautiful encourage words. I really like her exist in this world. She's so beautiful
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shineesylvia • Tuesday, February 21, 2017
I've missed her, where has she been?
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johwa • Tuesday, February 21, 2017
ignorance will do that !!!
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propanda • Monday, February 20, 2017
It's mind-baffling how far ignorance and- plain racism can go. Cause actually thinking that someone is dirty cause their skin is darker is just another level of stupidity and I can't fanthom why they thought that.
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mind_blown • Monday, February 20, 2017
You know what, I'm willing to bet my ass if Beyonce or another internationally famous black celebrity were there they wouldnt say half the shit they're saying.
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nami_chan • Monday, February 20, 2017
Well that shows how ignorant people can be, I personally think she is really beautiful =).
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judyi • Monday, February 20, 2017
Shes so beautiful, its sad to hear these stories. When i was young i moved from California to Washington state and it was the very first time I ever faced Racism. At first I was taken aback but later I realized that I was not normal in THEIR Eyes. I was someone from a culture who they have never met. When i put myself in their shoes I could understand that I was an outsider, as we got to know each other I was able to show them my lifestyle and I learned theirs. People first need to be willing to even understand that they need to come from a place of values and principles. *******If your Values are to treat people with kindness and respect then THAT should be where you start to judge people first. People say "Judging is wrong" but its from what perspective of values that you are judging, that you should consider First.**********
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Nadjeortez • Monday, February 20, 2017
If this was the 1950's id give Korea or just Asian countries a pass because they where more sheltered. BUT in the 90's and 000's there is no excuse for such blatant evil. Asians really need to stop being so damn racist , and stop treating white people like they are their gods.
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hyukki • Monday, February 20, 2017
There are assholes every corner of the world. You just need to fight them. And the thing is there are more people who will accept Michelle (or alike) than not. That is the most important thing to remember.! Koreans must take care people like Michelle. She was born in Korea to a Korean mother. She could be a president someday.
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LordLiar18 • Monday, February 20, 2017
It's really sad to know how people are so ignorant even to this days!!! Color skin should not and should never be a factor or dirtiness or whatever degrading!!! I'm so mad how children could be so cruel and that's a big problem with education imo!!
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