Colorism
- HealthYahoo Life
Use of skin-lightening products is still prevalent among people of color, new study finds. Here's why.
Why are some skin-lightening ingredients harmful, and what does using these products say about colorism in the U.S.?
5 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
Jodie Turner-Smith says having a biracial daughter healed her 'conversations around colorism': 'It's the universe teaching me'
The actress shared how having her daughter helped her heal.
3 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
'Love Island USA' winner Zeta Morrison says fans judged her for her skin tone: 'How could you possibly be interested in the darker skinned girl?'
'Love Island USA' winner Zeta Morrison opened up about colorism and dating in the US.
6 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
'Bridgerton' star Simone Ashley says she 'never surrendered' to colorist tropes: 'I adore the color of my skin'
Simone Ashley says her skin has impacted her career: "I'm sure it was restrictive."
2 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
Keke Palmer addresses colorism in Hollywood: 'Never carry the weight of being Black, or being dark-skinned, as something that's going to hold you back'
Keke Palmer doesn't want young girls to view their skin color as a hindrance to success.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
What is colorism? Experts break down the effects of skin tone discrimination.
Colorism acts as a direct reverberation of racism across the globe, say experts.
5 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
'Bridgerton' star Charithra Chandran recalls being 'shamed' for having dark skin growing up: 'I’m trying to unlearn it'
“It’s going to be a lifelong struggle," the actress said of trying to unlearn the effects of colorism.
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