Refilwe Modiselle speaks against being called an “albino”, as it’s a derogatory term.
The actress corrects a journalist named , for using the derogatory term while supporting people with albinism.
He said, “ONE LOVE: A friend with albinism is still a friend of mine #StopAlbinoKillings 2.”
“Please can I kindly correct you in not calling people living with albinism as Albinos The correct way is person/people living with albinism As albino is actually very derogatory. A term I’ve had to educate people on for years to stop using. Albino is alikened to plants & animals,” she said.
Refilwe further lectured Twitter users saying: “”Albino” was used to dehumanise people with albinism, originally used for plants & animals. Also its a condition, not who we are! Albino has had a lot of stigma attached to it which needs eradication. We don’t say a person is Cancer or Diabetes or HIV. You live with a condition.”
In addition, the award-winning actress said albinism didn’t make her.
“My albinism didn’t make me…. Sure it’s a part of what you see on the outside. It didn’t define who Refilwe is as a soul. I had to make a conscious decision to be intentional in who I am & what I wanted to accomplish for my life. I saw Refilwe first before my skin colour.”
The star responded to questions asked by followers, as she’s fond of sanitizing people.
“Albino” was used to dehumanise people with albinism, originally used for plants & animals.
Also its a condition, not who we are! Albino has had a lot of stigma attached to it which needs eradicaton. We don’t say a person is Cancer or Diabetes or HIV. You live with a condition— Refilwe Modiselle (@vanillablaq) November 27, 2021
