Why Colorism Matters at this Moment

On episode 42 of the podcast (the final episode of Season 4 by the way), I’m giving a lesson on colorism – that is the preferential treatment given to others based on the color or shade of their skin.  At this pivotal moment in American society, as people grapple with dismantling racism, it is critical that folks understand that racism has a crafty cousin named colorism.  And the truth is, if we don’t recognize the role colorism plays in maintaining a white supremacist society, then the fight to dismantle racism will never be won. If you want to slay the dragon, you have to kill all her helpers too. So, stay tuned for my primer on colorism, taught in five easy lessons that will help everyone be a better warrior in the fight against racism and discrimination. 

But before we get to the conversation on colorism, I’m taking a meltingpot minute to honor Juneteenth Day, aka, Black America’s Independence Day.

For additional resources on colorism and/or Juneteenth Day, please visit the My American Meltingpot blog. 

Don’t forget to leave a review and/or a rating of the My American Meltingpot Podcast on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. I’ll be back for the summer season of the podcast in July.