![]() ![]() I was made aware of the differences in our skin tones early on from family, friends, and even strangers. My mother is light skin – and I am a deep russet-brown. ![]() Growing up, I witnessed colorism firsthand. However, I learned early on how the emotional and psychological battles over complexion have been used to divide us. There is a spectrum of skin tones in my own family – from the deepest mahogany to almond beige and everything in between – every last one uniquely beautiful. No matter the platform in which this conversation ensues, it’s clear that colorism is a deeply rooted construct unwillingly hurled upon us long, long ago.ĭiscrimination and prejudice solely based on skin tone stretches across diasporas and throughout the world – but like most Black Americans, it is an experience that truly hits home. Even more recently, Tracee Elis Ross’ Elle Magazine’s State of Black Beauty cover sparked virtual debate about the lack of media representation of darker skin Black women with kinkier hair types. This, on the heels of a heated discussion on Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Red Table Talk, which deep dived into the complexities of our skin tones. ![]() Here Wee Read Founder Charnaie Gordon’s children (Photo courtesy of Charnaie Gordon)Ī few months ago, Twitter went ablaze on the topic of colorism. ![]()
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