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, ...

Beauty standards are disproportionately placed on women, but colorism often cuts deeper for dark-skinned women. These dynamics in dating subtly reinforce the idea that desirability depends on ...

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 ...

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 ...