Black Women Have A Right to Be Angry About Colorism

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Colorism is a daily marginalizing force in the lives of Women of Color just like racism, sexism and classism. If there's any confusion about why it's such a big deal, Kim (@KimberlyNFoster) is here to clear it up.



***References***

The Color Complex: The Politics of Skin Color Among African Americans -

Race and the Politics of Personal Relationships: Focus on Black Canadian Women

The Persistent Problem of Colorism: Skin Tone, Status, and Inequality 

Shedding “light” on marriage: The influence of skin shade on marriage for black females 

Skin Bleaching and the Prestige Complexion of Sexual Attraction 

The Relationship Between Skin Tone and School Suspension for African Americans 

The impact of light skin on prison time for black female offenders 

The moderating effects of skin color and ethnic identity affirmation on suicide risk among low-SES African American women 

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