New research suggests that the bias against darker skin tones does more than affect social standing; it physically alters the ...

Moreover, colorism often intersects with other forms of oppression, such as sexism, classism, and homophobia, compounding its effects. For example, a dark-skinned Black woman may experience not only ...

Black women may struggle with beauty standards. Source: istockphoto Although most of us have a general understanding of racism, few consider the impact of skin color apart from race. Colorism is a ...