Colorism has not just affected the criminal justice system or the workplace. It has also affected which black women received particular roles in Hollywood and on the television screen. Because lighter-complexion skin is often associated with beauty and status, those black women who often landed the more prestigious television roles up until the 1990s.

Colorism has often been considered a Black or U.S. issue. However, the color issue is global, diverse, and multifaceted. It impacts the way white people interact with and see people of color.

Take a look at this video to see how colorism has affected the mental perception of black beauty for decades.

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