By preying on the insecurity of dark-skinned girls and boys, cosmetics brands make over $450 million annually in sales in India, and globally the skin lightening industry is worth between $10- 20 billion.
Read Morewasn’t aware of any other work she did until I came across a new song she released called ‘Dark’. It speaks to the deep rooted issue of colourism in South Asian communities.
Read MoreIt’s crucial to examine why non-black woc, (either consciously subconsciously) may feel that their struggles and oppression are comparable to that of the black community in the first place.
Read MoreAs the old saying goes maida (wheat flour) is considered more beautiful than melanin. But never have I thought of my skin-tone as a shortcut to anything in life.
Read MoreWhy do we even have to talk about and distinguish an actor (or any person for that matter) by their colour – black or white?
Read MoreHistory is full of occurrences where the British have destroyed cultures and countries through their rule. Here we list how some women fought them.
Read MoreNadiya's image has been lightened for her feature in Times magazine and we wonder why that's still a thing.
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