Have you ever had a judgy thought about your skin tone or someone else’s? Or saw a movie that seemed to shine more of a spotlight on actors with lighter skin? Colorism is skin-tone discrimination that ...
Following news of a recent casting decision for Disney’s forthcoming live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch, fans have taken to social media to discuss colorism and erasure in Hollywood. Agudong, a ...
Bronx native rapper Ice Spice is not letting people use colorism as an excuse to discredit her budding career and bring down her peers in the industry. Ice Spice is a light-skinned, red curly-haired ...
Colorism is a word that might not get as much attention as racism, but its impact runs deep, especially within Latino ...
The global skin-lightening industry generates billions of dollars annually by exploiting insecurities rooted in centuries of colonial conditioning, creating a toxic legacy of skin bleaching that ...
It appears as though Haitian people may finally be welcomed into the U.S. In January, the Biden Administration announced its newest sponsorship program which would usher in 30,000 immigrants a month ...
Palmer's career path was the focus of a viral tweet amid the success of her current film, 'Nope.' By Ryan Gajewski Senior Entertainment Reporter On Sunday, Palmer tweeted, “A great example of colorism ...
Saweetie, the talented rapper and cultural icon, is known not just for her music but also for her strong sense of self and humor. Recently, she found herself in the crosshairs of social media trolls ...
Growing up as a first-gen teen in Queens during the '90s, my Black Dominican immigrant mother would routinely say things to me like, "Tu saliste perfecta, saliste mas clara que yo, pero arreglate esa ...
Erika Alexander, the actress known for her roles on “The Cosby Show” and most notably “Living Single” is making an interesting claim about the latter show and other popular sitcoms from the 90s. And ...
The Real Housewives of Potomac is back for Season 8, and Candiace Dillard-Bassett is teasing what’s in store for viewers! With her music career gaining momentum, Candiace is busy touring the country ...
In a tearful interview with the Associated Press, actor Thandiwe Newton opened up about colorism in the film industry. "I've wanted so desperately to apologize, everyday, to darker skinned actresses," ...