Racism is often debated, discussed and analyzed in politics, the classroom and the workplace. But as a scholar of the politics of skin color, I see colorism as a form of prejudice that’s poorly ...

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, ...

Tichina Arnold is apologizing for the comments she made about the idea of reverse colorism when she appeared on Deon Cole’s ...

The Real Housewives franchise has become a cultural phenomenon in recent years, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch the drama unfold among aspirational women. However, behind the glitz and ...

A lot of people had something to say about the reality show veteran’s take. Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood alumnae Masika Kalysha found herself in the Twitter hot seat after sharing her thoughts on ...

“The rose resonated with me in more way than I can describe. It was different in its rosebush. I was different in my family. And people around me didn't hesitate to remind me. My complexion didn't ...

The global skin-lightening industry generates billions of dollars annually by exploiting insecurities rooted in centuries of colonial conditioning, creating a toxic legacy of skin bleaching that ...