Colorism, a term coined by Alice Walker in 1982, refers to prejudice or discrimination against individuals with darker skin tones within the same racial or ethnic group (Walker, 1983). Unlike racism, ...

My first experience with colorism as a child wasn’t exactly a personal experience. In our house, there were four kids, two light and two brown. My brother and I were the brown ones. It’s not as though ...

Colorism is a word that might not get as much attention as racism, but its impact runs deep, especially within Latino ...

These preferences — while not intended to seem harmful — reinforce systematic colorism, which has detrimental psychological consequences. Yet, another fact that remains unobserved is that these biases ...

Dark skin is not a crime. About opinions in the Missourian: The Missourian’s Opinion section is a public forum for the discussion of ideas. The views presented in this piece are those of the author ...

Sheridan Singleton is a unique blend of bubbly with a dash of darkness and a smack of peculiar wit. She has a colorful background, and her idiosyncratic but relatable personality is what drives her to ...

Years ago, I facilitated a trauma-informed process group for BIPOC women, each navigating the complexities of race, gender, and intergenerational trauma. As an art therapist of color, I expected some ...