Experts and people of color weigh in on the long-term effects of colorism. "She's pretty for a dark-skin girl" is an unfortunate saying that many Black women have heard at some point in their lifetime ...

Jodie Turner-Smith opened up about how raising her biracial daughter has given her space to heal from experiences with colorism. Being a dark-skinned woman, her reality in the world will be notably ...

When looking to create a more equitable workplace, it is imperative to interrogate the different ways that our systems and structures contribute to marginalization. One important aspect of the ...

When rapper and producer André 3000 performed at Lollapalooza back in 2014, he wore a black jumpsuit embossed with seven bold words: "Across cultures, darker people suffer most. Why?" Since then, the ...

When engaging in the nuanced discussions of colorism, we must strive to understand the root cause and origins of colorism and how it is still used as a tool to divide groups that already experience ...

Colorism is a word that might not get as much attention as racism, but its impact runs deep, especially within Latino communities. It's the unspoken reality that lighter skin often grants privilege, ...

Amol Sinha writes: The underlying issue in the recent Court of Appeals case on whether skin color can be the basis for a Batson challenge was whether the defendant's Equal Protection and due process ...

Singer and actor Leslie Grace stars as Nina Rosario (center), the beloved and brilliant neighborhood sweetheart in the film adaptation of the musical In the Heights. "I'm trying to hold space for both ...

In the penultimate episode of Lovecraft Country, Tic, Montrose, and Letitia “Leti” Lewis go back to the night of the Tulsa Race Massacre to retrieve the Book of Names from Tic’s family before it’s ...

Amara La Negra never imagined that her role on VH1's "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" would start a global conversation around colorism. But, when the singer graced our TV screens with her deep complexion, ...

The rising southerner is considering a name change. This year also saw Mulatto dealing with some controversial moments. For example, the 21-year-old rapper was recently accused of denying the ...