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Tag: Colorism

Dutch Edition Of New Book About Royal Family Reveals Names Of “Royal Racists” Who Commented On Skin Tone Of Harry And Meghan’s Eldest Son
News

Dutch Edition Of New Book About Royal Family Reveals Names Of “Royal Racists” Who Commented On Skin Tone Of Harry And Meghan’s Eldest Son

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Dec 4, 2023
A Reality Check On 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta': Unpacking Colorism, Racism, And White Supremacy On Reality TV
Entertainment

A Reality Check On 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta': Unpacking Colorism, Racism, And White Supremacy On Reality TV

By Dr. Chanda Reynolds · Oct 11, 2023
It’s Not Just “Shade,” It’s Colorism: A Deep Dive Into Colorism On The 'Real Housewives' Franchise
Entertainment · Op-Ed

It’s Not Just “Shade,” It’s Colorism: A Deep Dive Into Colorism On The 'Real Housewives' Franchise

· May 31, 2023
Thandiwe Newton Apologizes To Darker-Skinned Women For Taking "Their Roles, Their Men"
Entertainment · News

Thandiwe Newton Apologizes To Darker-Skinned Women For Taking "Their Roles, Their Men"

By Rivea Ruff · Feb 3, 2022
Tyrese Gibson Reveals Damaging Effects Of Colorism During His Childhood
Entertainment

Tyrese Gibson Reveals Damaging Effects Of Colorism During His Childhood

By Keyaira Boone · Sep 9, 2020
Jada Pinkett Smith Says She Was Once 'Picked On For Being Light-Skinned'
Entertainment

Jada Pinkett Smith Says She Was Once 'Picked On For Being Light-Skinned'

By Kimberly Wilson · May 28, 2020
FBI Confirms Tourist Deaths in Dominican Republic Were Due To Natural Causes
News · Travel

FBI Confirms Tourist Deaths in Dominican Republic Were Due To Natural Causes

By Paula Rogo · Oct 20, 2019
Here's How 'Basketball Wives' Missed The Mark On The Colorism Conversation
Beauty

Here's How 'Basketball Wives' Missed The Mark On The Colorism Conversation

By Shalwah Evans · Oct 18, 2019
The Documentary 'Skin' Explores A Unique Side Of Colorism
Beauty · Skin

The Documentary 'Skin' Explores A Unique Side Of Colorism

By Shalwah Evans · Oct 3, 2019
Skai Jackson Claps Back At Trolls Who Criticized Her Complexion And Hair
Celebrity

Skai Jackson Claps Back At Trolls Who Criticized Her Complexion And Hair

By Sydney Scott · Sep 12, 2018
Amandla Stenberg Says Being Biracial Has Made Her More 'Accessible' To White People In Hollywood
Entertainment

Amandla Stenberg Says Being Biracial Has Made Her More 'Accessible' To White People In Hollywood

By Britni Danielle · Aug 29, 2018
Fans Accuse Disney Of Lightening Princess Tiana’s Skin In New ‘Wreck It Ralph’ Film
Entertainment

Fans Accuse Disney Of Lightening Princess Tiana’s Skin In New ‘Wreck It Ralph’ Film

By Britni Danielle · Aug 14, 2018
Lance Gross Claps Back After Fans Criticized Him for Being ‘Hype’ Son Has Same Complexion
Celebrity

Lance Gross Claps Back After Fans Criticized Him for Being ‘Hype’ Son Has Same Complexion

By Paula Rogo · Aug 3, 2018
This Video Reminds Us That Being Called 'Pretty For A Black Girl' Isn't A Compliment
Beauty · Culture

This Video Reminds Us That Being Called 'Pretty For A Black Girl' Isn't A Compliment

By Samantha Callender · Jul 24, 2017
She Tried It: Beauty Blogger Claims She Didn't Know This 'Chocolate Challenge' Was Blackface
Makeup

She Tried It: Beauty Blogger Claims She Didn't Know This 'Chocolate Challenge' Was Blackface

By Samantha Callender · Jul 13, 2017
Ebonee Davis and Brandice Daniel Come Together For a Powerful Discussion About Fashion Diversity
2017 ESSENCE Festival · Beauty · Fashion

Ebonee Davis and Brandice Daniel Come Together For a Powerful Discussion About Fashion Diversity

By Jalisa Jones · Jul 2, 2017
The Internet Quickly Checks This Makeup Artist For Disguising Blackface As 'Transformation'
Makeup

The Internet Quickly Checks This Makeup Artist For Disguising Blackface As 'Transformation'

By Samantha Callender · May 30, 2017
5 Times The Mainstream Tried To Steal Our Black Girl Magic and Failed In 2016
Beauty · Hair

5 Times The Mainstream Tried To Steal Our Black Girl Magic and Failed In 2016

By Alexis Webb · Dec 13, 2016