Photo via BlackWomenofBrazil By Marques Travae And once again, coming from the land of “we are all equal” in a “racial democracy.” The mother of a four-year-old black girl was asked by the girl’s school to change her daughter’s hairstyle so that her classmates would better accept her. Continue
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Skincare Guru on Why Skin Lightening Can Be Good for Black Women
By Lenora Houseworth There is a common belief that black women either don’t need or partake in cosmetic surgery or other procedures. You’ve probably even used the term, “Black don’t crack.” Well, this is not completely true. As an aesthetician, esthetician and Director of Skincare Services/Partner of Lavish Medical Spa, Leslie Nesbitt has seen the …
Gabrielle Union Had to School Dwayne Wade’s Sons on the Beauty of Dark Skin Women
Getty images By Erickka Sy Savané You would think that marrying a beautiful brown-skinned TV and film star like Gabrielle Union would be enough to show Dwayne Wade’s sons that darker-skinned women are beautiful. Think again. Continue In a recent interview with Refinery29, the Gabs revealed a very important conversation that she had with NBA …
From Bullied to Youngest Fashion Week Designer. 11-Year-Old Kheris Rogers is Flexin’ in Her Complexion
Kheris Rogers By Winnie Gaturu At age 11, Kheris Rogers has already achieved a lot in her life. She is a model, a motivator and a fashion designer. These are many roles for a girl her age but she has handled them with a lot of grace and positivity. You see, Kheris hit a rough …
Iyanla Teaches Hateful Words Uttered are a Personal Reflection We Must Be Held Accountable To
Iyanla Vanzant & Hazel E By Brenda Alexander Although reality television is a guilty pleasure of mine, I avoid the Love & Hip Hop franchise. From fights – to love triangles – to social media scandals – to manufactured beefs for ratings and even going as far as bringing innocent children into the picture to …
Colorism Within the Family and Myself
Photo: Tyra Banks By Brittney M. Walker We facetime so he can meet my aunt. Most of my family is still in California so meeting everyone has been a digital experience for the most part. “What up auntie?” I introduce him and she says as if she couldn’t stop what was coming out of her mouth, …
Amara La Negra & the Colorism Debate
Amara La Negra & Charlamagne By Michelby Coco Whitehead Unless you live under a pop culture rock, you have seen the wonder that is Amara la Negra by now. Her flawless skin and larger than life hair, are hard to miss. However, the Love n Hip Hop Miami breakout star is more than a pretty …
Watch 50 Shades Of Melanin, A Documentary On Colorism In The UK
Written by Tiffani Greenaway of MyMommyVents.com Team Light Skin. Team Dark Skin. The hues of our skin have been a source of ongoing conflict. While we celebrate our collective magic, some still find it hard to appreciate our many different shades—from light caramel to rich chocolate. Continue Reading Colorism, or discrimination against people of color …