Colorism

"In The Heights" Opening Night Premiere - 2021 Tribeca Festival

Lin-Manuel Miranda Addresses 'In The Heights' Colorism Critics

Miranda posted a lengthy response to Twitter on Monday where he attempted to weigh in on the controversy after the…
by Charise Frazier
08.25.21
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Kenya Barris Could Create New 'brown-ish' Spinoff Show

"brown-ish"? The new report that there could yet be another "ish"-inspired spinoff of Kenya Barris' media empire that began with…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.26.21
Oprah With Meghan And Harry: A CBS Primetime Special

Which Royal Family Member Initiated Colorist Remarks?

Black Twitter was ready to throw hands after Meghan Markle revealed that a member of the royal family inquired about…
by Charise Frazier
08.26.21
Re-opening Continues Across Densely Populated New York And New Jersey Areas

Man Who Targeted Light-Skinned Women Gets Hate Charges

A Black man accused of attacking women on the subway in New York City was indicted for hate crimes because…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.26.21
Oklahoma Christian University recruiter Cedric Sunray

Ex-University Recruiter Defends Sorting Students By Skin Color

The educator of 20 years says he's been doing the 'icebreaker' for years.
by Adrian Moore
09.09.21
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Mathew Knowles Talks Colorism In Music Industry

Mathew Knowles also believes colorism impacted Kelly Rowland's career.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
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YG Ripped For Colorism At Nipsey Hussle's Memorial

Nipsey Hussle was having a beautiful memorial service and, for some reason, rapper YG decided to bring colorism to the…
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Richard Williams and Will Smith

Is Will Smith Too Light-Skinned For New Role?

A colorism debate erupted when Will Smith was announced as the actor who would portray Richard Williams.
by nigelroberts1
03.28.20
Backpacks left on bleachers

Dance Coach Denies He's A Racist

Do the text messages lie?
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
Backpacks left on bleachers

High School Student Told She Was 'Too Dark'

Camille Sturdivant is fighting back after being discriminated against at her high school.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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Colorism Debate About 'Black Panther' On Twitter

Folks are unapologetically in their feelings.
by Clarissa Hamlin
02.22.18
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Lupita Nyong'o To Release Children’s Book About Colorism

Academy award-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o is releasing a children’s book about colorism.
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.18
Calvin Klein Collection - Front Row - September 2017 - New York Fashion Week

Lupita Nyong'o Slams Magazine For Hair Bias

Lupita Nyong'o raised her voice against hair bias and colorism after she said a UK magazine edited out her hair…
by Clarissa Hamlin
11.10.17
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Nivea 'Fairer Skin' Ad Stirs Colorism Controversy

Social media users have called out Nivea for what they said are "racist, colorist and tone-deaf" ads promoting its Natural…
by Clarissa Hamlin
10.23.17
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Ed Skrein Drops ‘Hellboy’ Role Amid Whitewashing Claims

Skrein has stepped down from his role as Major Ben Daimio in the upcoming reboot.
by Stephanie Long, Editor, News & Culture
08.29.17
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Colorism, Sexism, Racism & The Politics Of Black…

Recent controversy about hair care products has returned the perennial issue of the politics of Black hair to the spotlight.
by Ahmad Greene-Hayes, Contributor
05.04.17
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The Beautiful Brownness Of Michelle Obama

Allison Samuels, an award-winning journalist and senior writer for The Daily Beast, reflects on what First Lady Michelle Obama's deep…
by Allison Samuels
12.21.16
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Gambian Model Accused Of Using Blackface

A Gambian model, who has gained notoriety for her rich, dark skin tone, came under attack on social media after…
by NewsOne Staff
10.27.16
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