Let's Get Real About Black Women and Colorism

Colorism is a daily marginalizing force in the lives of People of Color just like racism, sexism and classism. If there's any confusion about why it's such a big deal, Kim (@KimberlyNFoster) is here to clear it up.
**Contact Kim**
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**References**
The Color Complex: The Politics of Skin Color Among African Americans - goo.gl/7IHFmv
Race and the Politics of Personal Relationships: Focus on Black Canadian Women goo.gl/gZJlzs
The Persistent Problem of Colorism: Skin Tone, Status, and Inequality goo.gl/9HY9SD
Shedding “light” on marriage: The influence of skin shade on marriage for black females goo.gl/1Dbipi
Skin Bleaching and the Prestige Complexion of Sexual Attraction goo.gl/zwoirQ
The Relationship Between Skin Tone and School Suspension for African Americans goo.gl/I4b5iS
The impact of light skin on prison time for black female offenders goo.gl/OcpuJV
The moderating effects of skin color and ethnic identity affirmation on suicide risk among low-SES African American women - goo.gl/7xpmnr