Скачать или смотреть The Lie of “Black Don’t Crack” | The Pressure Behind the Compliment

“Black don’t crack” — we’ve all heard it. Melanin gives us protection against aging, but this compliment comes with hidden pressure. What happens when a phrase meant to uplift becomes an unrealistic standard?

In this video, I break down:
✨ The history of Black don’t crack
✨ The science of melanin & aging
✨ How pride turned into pressure
✨ Why aging is not failure — and how we can reclaim this phrase

This isn’t about tearing it down — it’s about evolving it. True resilience isn’t about never cracking. It’s about the freedom to age on your own terms.

💬 Share your thoughts in the comments: has “Black don’t crack” ever felt like pressure to you?


Dr. KP (Kpaduwa) is a board certified plastic surgeon here to share a black, female perspective on current trends and topics in beauty and plastic surgery.

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DISCLAIMER: Content not intended to be taken as medical advice. Opinions are my own and do not represent those of my employer. I have not personally treated or evaluated the individual(s) discussed in this video. Content used with educational and transformative intent within Fair Use Guidelines
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