Colorism, Black Women, and Contemporary Representation

October 4th, 2009 by Nourbese | 1 Comment

Colorism, Black Women, and Contemporary Representation

Issues of colorism and visibility would no doubt be a larger part of the public discussion if that discourse paid more attention to the intersection of race and gender. As it is, the many ways colorism—along with racism and classism—affect women of color is obscured and marginalized. Yet the impacts are felt personally, professionally and politically.



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