Dijonay Deserved Better | Let’s Talk Colorism in The Proud Family

Dijonay Jones has always been treated as the loud, clingy, “unworthy” friend in The Proud Family, but season 3’s “The Shade of It All” finally gave her the story she deserved. For the first time, the show didn’t just hint at colorism… it called it out directly.

In this video, I dive deep into how this episode exposes the painful history of the brown paper bag test, how it connects to Spike Lee’s School Daze, and why Dijonay’s story matters for every generation.

This isn’t just about a cartoon episode.
It’s about the ways colorism has been passed down, how it shapes our communities, and why dismantling it matters now more than ever.

If you’ve ever wondered why Dijonay’s character was always treated like a joke, this is the conversation you need to hear.

👉🏿 Let’s talk about why Dijonay deserved better and why representation like this is so important.


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Chapters
00:00 Intro
1:30 The Episode and My Thoughts
15:52 Spike Lee’s ‘School Daze’
22:27 Conclusion




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