Colorism
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
03.31.20
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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
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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
03.28.20
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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
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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…
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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Lil Kim’s Selfies Dredge Up Colorism Debate

Hip-hop artist Lil Kim is caught in a whirlwind of controversy after posting a series of selfies on Instagram in which she is reportedly…
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
FILE PHOTO: Actress Zoe Saldana To Play Nina Simone In Biopic Role
Zoe Saldana’s Use Of Dark Makeup In Nina…

During Thursday's edition of NewsOne Now, Roland Martin and his panel of guests discussed the backlash over Saldana's portrayal of…
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
Ebony's "Body Brigade" Cover Addresses Body Image Issues Amongst Black Women
Ebony’s “Body Brigade” Cover Addresses Body Image Issues…

On Thursday, Kierna Mayo, Editor-in-Chief of Ebony Magazine, and JeffriAnne Wilder, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of…
by NewsOne Now
04.05.18
Thai Beauty Ad: "Just Being White, You Will…

Thai company Snowz recently removed an ad from air that used blackface to promote a skin lightening pill.
by Zon D'Amour
01.09.16
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