In 2020, there are so many external influences that have tried to reform beauty to specific standards. For Black teen girls especially, the pressure seems
VOX ATL staff writer Kayden shares her and other dark-skinned girls’ experiences of being mocked at school for their skin color.
Most people don’t see themselves as a racist but maybe instead as individuals who view people through society’s eyes. Of course, most are unaware of
The ideas that upheld such ancient institutions persist today. Social class, caste, and colonialism have all contributed to colorism in the modern world. However, that
As a young, dark-skinned female who doesn’t talk “ghetto” or “ratchet,” who doesn’t constantly listen to rap music and doesn’t live in the “‘hood,” I
It’s time for us to get out of the mirror and get into the streets. Without colorism we are one step closer to ending racism,
Typically, when we hear of actors wearing wigs, fake teeth, prosthetic noses, and makeup that changes the color of their skin, outrageous characters such as
As an avid Tumblr user, I always look forward to the monthly #Blackout day, the most recent being June 21. On #Blackout, black people share,
