colorism

This Week in Black Folks’ Shenanigans

Written by Nicole Now more than ever, black women who are of a certain mindset need to make sure that they are separate and apart from more dysfunctio...
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Continuing the Convo: Ari Lennox and Black Feature...

Written by Saran Lawson Keeping the conversation going with Ari Lennox’s Instagram rant from a few weeks ago, I have a question. Why are black f...
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What we are leaving in 2019: The Kardashians and I...

This article has an interesting origin story. I decided to rejoin Twitter this year, and I have been addicted ever since. This month, I noticed that I...
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It Girl is the New Black: Congratulations to Miss ...

Today is a day of celebration, ladies. Last night, we had a glorious occasion. Ms. Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa has won Miss Universe 2019. This top...
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How Blackistanis Police Their Own: Girl Gets a Bea...

A Rock Hill, South Carolina teenager contacted the police after being attacked by two hood boogers for “acting too much like a white girl.”...
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And This is Why We Still Talk About Black Men On B...

People often wonder why this site sometimes discusses the relationships black men have with black women. The criticism is often, “If you’v...
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And People Wonder Why We Rail So Much About Colori...

You know what I’m thinking…   But folks steadily claiming we’ve overblown colorism in the black community…...
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Video: Singer Dencia Says on Camera, “White ...

Ugh. Every time I hear this woman talk I like her less. Not only is she snappy and catty, that ridiculous blond wig and balloon boobs speaks for thems...
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Your Blues Ain’t Like Mine: The Lighter Side...

The life of a light skinned Black female can be an amazingly confusing place. The fact of the matter is that I didn’t necessarily understand my ...
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Paper Bag test? Are you Sh!ttin’ Me?

White guy speaks out of colorism issue......
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TV Host Told Muhammad Ali He Had a “Philosop...

What a shame. My father was such a huge Muhammad Ali fan. SMDH......
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Why Colorism Is The Devil That Wont Die

For white people, not allowing people of clearly mixed heritage to identify as white worked out well. For black people, hypodescent has been a disaste...
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What Da Cuss x100: Club Owners Pit Light-Skinned G...

I had to bring out the poop picture for this one......
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“Coloracism? Meh. You Must Also Believe in ...

Danielle Belton and I talked about coloracism and why some of us just won't admit "water is wet," as Belton has said....
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