melamnesia

n. partial/complete loss (self-imposed or otherwise) of memory of your being a person of colour

(coined by Angela Britto)

Naddeesh: is this similar to being a "coconut" or "banana"?
Angela: No cuz those are racist terms. Melamnesia would be something akin to not seeing something objectionable about being called a coconut.

by echeran March 14, 2011