麻豆社

Have you ever heard a woman being described as 鈥減retty for a dark skinned girl鈥�? This podcast hears frank and often painful first-hand stories about 'shadeism' or 'colourism' 鈥� discrimination based on skin tone. We are told how decades ago, some African American organisations used the 鈥渂rown paper bag test鈥� to decide who could become members, with those with darker skins excluded. And we investigate how this prejudice is still affecting people, including in their relationships. For many, the former First Lady, Michelle Obama, has become a role model. By being married to a man with lighter skin, has she changed how black women and girls see themselves? Contributors include the singer-songwriter India Arie.