Is there a problem with how Black women are portrayed in contemporary media? The answer is yes and no with multiple shades of grey in between. MUST READ: ‘YELLOW’: New Web Series Explores The Challenges Of Light Skinned Black Men Actress Andrea Lewis, best known for her role of Hazel Aden on the “Degrassi,” recently tackled […]

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Colorism is one subject that can easily cause division and friction in the African-American community. The result of over four centuries of colonialism and slavery, the shade of our skin can determine our sense of worth and attractiveness in a country that runs on White standards of beauty. The pain and persecution of darker skinned […]