A colorful perspective on life
As a child born in India, I learned that being “Snow White” was the epitome of beauty, a lesson reinforced by media, family, and society. But this isn’t just about personal aesthetics; colorism has real economic consequences and feeds into broader systems of oppression. Will we ever break free? … Continue readingPigment and Prejudice: Reflecting on Colorism’s Insidious Impact
According to some of the British coverage, accusing someone of racism seems to be a bigger crime than racism itself. This type of media response encourages more people to not speak out if they experience racism … Continue readingWhy the 5 main critiques of Meghan’s Oprah interview are so telling of the maladies in our society
The dominant group sets standards, and everything is compared to those — from what makes a good salad to what hair products to use … Continue readingAwareness: cultivating an anti-racist attitude