Colorism, a term coined by Alice Walker in 1982, refers to prejudice or discrimination against individuals with darker skin tones within the same racial or ethnic group (Walker, 1983). Unlike racism, ...

My first experience with colorism as a child wasn’t exactly a personal experience. In our house, there were four kids, two light and two brown. My brother and I were the brown ones. It’s not as though ...

Colorism is the practice of favoring lighter skin over darker skin. It's a deeply rooted issue seen across different racial ...

These preferences — while not intended to seem harmful — reinforce systematic colorism, which has detrimental psychological consequences. Yet, another fact that remains unobserved is that these biases ...

Dark skin is not a crime. About opinions in the Missourian: The Missourian’s Opinion section is a public forum for the discussion of ideas. The views presented in this piece are those of the author ...

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 ...

Sheridan Singleton is a unique blend of bubbly with a dash of darkness and a smack of peculiar wit. She has a colorful background, and her idiosyncratic but relatable personality is what drives her to ...

Years ago, I facilitated a trauma-informed process group for BIPOC women, each navigating the complexities of race, gender, and intergenerational trauma. As an art therapist of color, I expected some ...