Colorism
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Mathew Knowles Talks Colorism In Music Industry

Mathew Knowles also believes colorism impacted Kelly Rowland's career.
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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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
04.11.19
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 Nigel Roberts
03.05.19
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Dance Coach Denies He's A Racist

Do the text messages lie?
by NewsOne Staff
01.24.19
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
02.01.19
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Colorism Debate About 'Black Panther' On Twitter

Folks are unapologetically in their feelings.
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.
04.17.18
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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…
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…
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.
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.
05.04.17
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