Black Girl in a Doggone World™

Black Girl in a Doggone World™

The funniest trending topic on Twitter: Black dog parents

Black folks and their hilarious relationship with dogs

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Shamontiel L. Vaughn
Dec 08, 2019
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There are a handful of topics that will easily win me over, and dogs are one of them. I’ve heard again and again about the complex relationship that African-Americans have with dogs. Kenya Barris’ show “Black-ish” made a comical episode all about this myth, and “Ready to Love” even took on issues regarding house dogs.

Recommended Read: “Dogs and dating: The no-dogs-on-bed rule ~ What do you do when your significant other doesn’t like dogs in your home?”

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I even had to deal with a racist owner, who just flat-out didn’t want anyone non-female or non-white to walk her dog. So even as a dog lover, I understand why the myth exists. But I was delighted to see the dog thread from Twitter user Mia’s alter ego Kenneth.


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The trending subject: “Parents of color with pets… my fav thing on Twitter.”

These were my top 10 favorite moments of the thread.

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