Martin Lawrence addressed colorism critiques by Ari Lennox, saying he never intended for "Martin's" humor to be harmful.

While denying claims about "colorist" jokes about her 'Martin' character "Pam," actress Tichina Arnold alleged that her best friend and former castmate Tisha Campbell experienced “reverse colorism." ...

Jodie Turner-Smith opened up about how raising her biracial daughter has given her space to heal from experiences with colorism. Being a dark-skinned woman, her reality in the world will be notably ...

The Real Housewives franchise has become a cultural phenomenon in recent years, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch the drama unfold among aspirational women. However, behind the glitz and ...

Actress Folake Olowofoyeku speaks openly about her experiences with colorism in Nigeria and Hollywood, sharing candid reflections on beauty standards and representation.

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

Have you ever had a judgy thought about your skin tone or someone else’s? Or saw a movie that seemed to shine more of a spotlight on actors with lighter skin? Colorism is skin-tone discrimination that ...

2023 is Ice Spice’s year. Since her meteoric rise to fame after the release of “Munch,” the Bronx rapper has collaborated with some of the world’s top artists, such as Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift.

This piece was co-authored by Diane-Jo Bart-Plange, a doctoral candidate studying colorism, racism, and stereotyping at the University of Virginia in the Department of Psychology. In 2018, actress and ...

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 ...