Posts tagged Racism

Your Breakthrough Opportunity Isn't Based On The Colour Of Your Skin

Although colorism has been blamed for peoples' misfortune, stories like this say that how you view yourself and your determination to succeed greater account for your life's journey and opportunities.

EntertainmentViolette W.November 18, 2015Star Wars, Lupita Nyong'o, Vogue, Kenya, Racism, Identity, Sudan, Black Women, Alek Wek, Dark-skinned, Oprah Winfrey, Self ImageComment

Colorism - Does Your Shade of Black Really Matter?

The story about a black homely girl, a story where racism really hurt was one that she wanted to read.

BusinessViolette W.November 5, 2015Toni Morrison, Desdemona, Shakespeare, God Help the Child, Colorism, Dark-skinned, Light-skinned, Writer, Your Story, RacismComment