More than a quarter of people worldwide attempt to lighten their skin at some point in their lives. With growing sales in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, and the FDA pointing out how these lightening products are often sold in shops that target BIPOC communities, the global trend of striving for lighter skin clearly speaks to the history of imperialism and colonization that lingers in both our psyches and our buying habits.
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From my name to my clothes and inability to participate in certain events during a time that pre-dated religious accommodations, it was an interesting childhood experience navigating what I now have the language and tools to describe. Back then, I just wanted to be picked for the team, laugh, and chat with friends and just be included. It wasn’t until I was in college that I realized my experience had a name, that I was straddling cultures and races and generally not quite accepted by either side, so permanently on the fringes.
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“I don’t see color.” “I treat everyone the same.” “All lives matter.” We’ve all heard these phrases; many of us have said one or more of them—probably with good intentions in mind. Today, in the first installment of our Unpacking Conversations that Matter feature series, I’ll be “unpacking” the harmful messages included in these sentiments and offering some suggestions for how to respond if you encounter them.
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I recently engaged in a discussion with my Gen Y colleagues on Facebook. I made a post asking my...
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This is the third installment in a series of articles on what it means to have bold conversations...
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This is the second in a series of articles on what it means to have bold conversations about race....
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This is Black History Month. We encourage you to participate in activities in your community....
Read MoreLarry Arnn, the president of the private Hillsdale College, made comments recently during a subcommittee hearing on Michigan’s education standards. During the hearing, Arnn made reference to a 2000 memorandum from the...
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