Sammy sosa why white

Sammy Sosa then, and Sammy Sosa now, don't look like the same human being. They don't even look related to each other. I don't think I look like Michael Jackson," he said then. Sosa, now 51, has given only a handful of interviews since his retirement from MLB in One of the main players in the documentary, Sammy Sosa, has been questioned about his significantly lighter skin tone since retiring from baseball. So what happened to his skin? Sammy Sosa admitted his appearance shift is the result of skin bleaching cream.

These people never seen me before. They never have a chance to speak to me," Sosa said. When you're in an environment with positive people, why do you want to listen to somebody who's gonna ruin your day? That's impossible. I stay away from that. You know what I mean? For altering his complexion in a world that places a premium on light skin, he does not deserve laughter or scorn but compassion.

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