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Shades of Controversy: Colorism on Love & Hip HopMiami

Love and Hip Hop Miami drama often take center stage. Still, a recent clash between Florence “Flo” El Luche and Amara La Negra transcended entertainment and struck deeper chords than anticipated. The feud reignited a long-overdue conversation about colorism in the Afro-Latinx community. With emotions running high and social media blazing, the comments left in the argument became a flashpoint in the fight for representation and understanding in reality

TV.


Amara La Negra
Amara La Negra

Love and Hip Hop: Miami has always been a platform that showcased the complexities of relationships, culture, and identity in the music and entertainment industry. A recent episode of the show has sparked outrage and reignited critical conversations about colorism within the Afro-Latinx community.


During the episode, Flo directed comments at Amara La Negra that viewers found dismissive and colorist. Though exact quotes from the dispute vary on edits shown in the aired episode, the undertone of Flo’s remarks highlighted an ongoing tension surrounding skin tone

and privilege.


Amara, known for her outspoken advocacy against colorism and pride in her Afro-Latina identity, appeared upset and actively defended herself. She has been a symbol of empowerment for darker-skinned Afro-Latinas, a group often underrepresented in the media.


“You ugly as f**k, no wonder your baby daddy call you a black a** b**ch. You f**king mad ‘cause I’m light skin! That’s how black b**ches hating on light-skinned girls?” These are some of Flo's controversial comments during the heated exchange.



 Florence “Flo” El Luche
 Florence “Flo” El Luche

Viewers immediately logged onto platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok to voice their outrage over Flo’s remarks. Many have labeled her comments as colorist, and fans have called for accountability and even the removal of her from the show. Amara was praised for her

poise during the exchange. Hashtags have even begun to trend, with phrases like #JusticeForAmara and #EndColorism.


Flo has officially issued a formal apology on social media, expressing her remorse for her statements and acknowledging that they perpetuated harm. She stated that the comments

she made during the dispute were “misguided” and “not reflective of her true intentions.” She also mentioned that she wanted to learn more about the nuances of colorism and its effects,

especially within her community.




Amara addressed the controversy as well, in an emotional Instagram Live session and later in interviews. She spoke candidly about her personal experiences with colorism. She reiterated her commitment to representing the Afro-Latina community and using her platform to

educate others about the impact of discriminatory beauty standards and systemic biases.


Producers of Love and Hip Hop: Miami has yet to make a formal statement about the

incident, but the controversy has undeniably placed the show in the spotlight for reasons beyond its typical drama. Activists and supporters of the show are calling for diversity training

for the cast, dedicated episodes or storylines that address colorism directly, and more opportunities for darker-skinned women in media to tell their stories authentically.


Flo and Amara’s controversy is more than just a moment of TV drama. It highlights a deeply rooted issue that spans cultures, industries, and generations.



Written By: Eri'Anna Moore

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