Confronting Colorism in Asian Communities

In the intricate tapestry of Asian cultures, there’s a thread that often goes unnoticed, yet it subtly weaves its way through our social fabric. It’s the subtle, yet pervasive issue of colorism. It’s not the loud, in-your-face kind of discrimination that grabs headlines. Nope, it’s more like that whisper you can’t quite catch at a party, but you know it’s there, shaping perceptions and experiences. You see, I’ve noticed how this shadowy bias isn’t just a relic of the past; it’s a living, breathing part of our present. It’s in the casual remarks at family gatherings, the beauty standards flaunted in media, and sometimes, it’s even lurking in the mirror, in the way we view ourselves. <a href="https://medium.com/asian-mosaic/confronting-colorism-in-asian-communities-9cfec8750b77">Read More</a>