Episode 13: Do you have the same energy for colourism that you have against racism? 

That’s the discussion on today’s episode as we explore the systematically oppressive impact of colourism within the black community and wider culture. Going beyond celebrities, the media, dating preferences and beauty standards, we also spoke about how colourism affects dark skinned people in other areas of life including education, employment, incarceration and adoption. 

07:00 - Is Colourism Gendered? 

25:46 - The Psychological Impact of Colourism

34:15 - A Colourist Music Industry (Destiny's Child/Beyonce, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj)

40:15 - Colourism + Adoption/Fostering

45:00 - Colourism in the Black Community

57:13 - Light Skinned Women Leading the Conversation

1:10:30 - How Do We Fight Colourism?

As always, be sure to continue the conversation with us on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtag #brunchandbantu. We would love to hear your thoughts!