What preference actually is and why people are NOT smart The word preference by dictionary definition is: “a greater interest in or desire for somebody/something than somebody/something else”. The word preference goes hand in hand with an individual’s type for a significant other. Usually one would hear the word preference…

However, there are instances when we see book adaptations of movies and shows. In these books, there is adequate representation for a variety of black people but as soon as they release the acting cast for it, it is giving Black-ish vibes, even though the main character was dark skin…

A reoccurring conversation that takes place is, the lack of accurate representation that dark skin black people get in TV shows and movies worldwide. When dark skin black people do get a chance to appear on the big screen, they are often portraying harmful, negative stereotypes or the are the…

It gets personal… The complexion of dark skin people is so triggering to people because so many people have said such out of pocket things about every little part of a dark skin black woman’s body. This has caused many of us to grow up with so many insecurities that…

Stereotyping (worldwide) The stereotypes given to dark skin black men was that they are more masculine, they are the alpha male. They are more dominant, and their dark skin displays strength and confidence. For black men, dark skin is more idealised for “maleness” (Uzogara et al, 2014) This idea for…

The definition of colourism/colorism is the discrimination based on skin colour within the same race, where those with lighter skin are treated more favourably than those with darker skin. It is the same as racism, just within the minority groups. …