Race
- 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 - StyleYahoo Life
Black TV news reporters share why they wear their braids on-air: 'Just because I work in TV, it should not prohibit me from being able to experience my hair'
News anchors everywhere are embracing their protective styles on-air.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
Da Brat says she couldn't find a suitable Black sperm donor for her pregnancy. Here's why.
As the pregnant star speaks out about using a white donor, fertility experts explain why "diversity is a problem in sperm donation."
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life
W. Kamau Bell's daughters inspired his new HBO doc about multiracial families, '1000% Me': 'Our kids talk about their identity and don't seem to be overwhelmed'
In his latest documentary, "1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed," Bell turns a tough subject into a lighthearted watch.
4 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 - HealthYahoo Life
'Stigma, fear and misperceptions': How racial disparities affect epilepsy treatment and care for Black Americans
"Stigma and access to appropriate care are the major factors that impact diagnosis and treatment,” says one epilepsy expert.
7 min read - CelebrityYahoo Life
Danielle Prescod's memoir examines the reality of being the token Black friend: 'You don't ever get to transcend your racial identity'
In her new memoir, "Token Black Girl," author and fashion editor Danielle Prescod shares how growing up in predominately white spaces impacted her identity.
5 min read