Wesley Snipes changed the game for Black men. Denzel Washington was beloved by both white and Black women, but he was not considered to be a dark skinned man. So his arrival on the scene wasn’t a game ...

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 ...

The breakthrough representation of minorities in Hollywood blockbusters has ignited a frequently overlooked discussion about whether prejudice isn't just about the color of a person's skin, but the ...

Black women may struggle with beauty standards. Source: istockphoto Although most of us have a general understanding of racism, few consider the impact of skin color apart from race. Colorism is a ...

The hit show "Martin" continues to be a subject of renewed interest among audiences who are examining classic Black art, especially comedy, that is now seen as not being politically correct.

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

After years of taking heat over acting roles that some think were meant for dark-skinned women, Amandla Stenberg spoke out in a 9-minute TikTok. The actress, 26, who's shown her consciousness about ...

Powell says he lost roles in film and commercials because producers thought he was “too dark.” He described confronting racism on set, including working with crew members who were Klan-affiliated. He ...

Colorism or shadeism, is a form of prejudice or discrimination in which people are treated differently based on the social meanings attached to skin color. Now, let’s get to the meat and potatoes of ...

Erika Alexander, the actress known for her roles on “The Cosby Show” and most notably “Living Single” is making an interesting claim about the latter show and other popular sitcoms from the 90s. And ...

*The comedian behind one of the 1990s’ most beloved sitcoms has weighed in on recent debates surrounding the show’s humor. According to The Root, Martin Lawrence addressed criticism regarding jokes ...