“Resisting the Urge to Bleach”
I was naive – oblivious to the forms of anti-blackness that surrounded me. I had no conception that my skin colour was less desirable, less wanted, and less loved in the narrow ideals of society.
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Tag: colourism
Black on Black: A Quick Guide to Dismantling Colourism in Black Communities
Colourism is defined as prejudice or discrimination, especially within a racial or ethnic group, favouring people with lighter skin over those with darker skin. This divide is most often seen between black and white regardless of how progressive times may seem, yet the largest grey area is brought to light when the divide is between…