The Kenny Burns Show ๐๏ธ Ep. 155: Colorism
Description
In this weekโs powerful episode, Kenny Burns dives deep into one of the most uncomfortable โ yet crucial โ conversations within the Black community: colorism.
From subtle microaggressions to systemic patterns of privilege and prejudice based on skin tone, Kenny explores how colorism continues to divide our people and hold us back from true unity and progress. ๐
๐ In this episode:
ย ย ย ย โขย ย ย ย Why colorism remains the โelephant in the roomโ in Black spaces
ย ย ย ย โขย ย ย ย The mediaโs role in reinforcing harmful beauty and value standards
ย ย ย ย โขย ย ย ย Personal reflections on growing up with color-based biases
ย ย ย ย โขย ย ย ย The impact on relationships, career opportunities, and self-worth
ย ย ย ย โขย ย ย ย Why healing starts with acknowledgment, empathy, and action
Itโs time to dismantle the internalized oppression that has fractured our collective strength. Only by facing these truths can we build a future rooted in solidarity, equity, and love.
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