Color Still Matters
When I think of colorism, I think of light-skinned versus dark-skinned Black women. I think of how perceived attractiveness, intelligence, and worthiness is measured based on the hue of one’s skin. These ideals come from my own community, and have shown themselves in various forms throughout decades. My mind shifts to this, as we continue to be in the thick of racism in this country. It’s a reminder of how complexion has changed the course of history, and have waged internal