I got promoted over my darker-skinned colleague who's been here longer and has more experience, and I can't tell if I earned it or if I just fit their image of leadership better.
More people experience this than they realize.
Professional advancement can create guilt and self-doubt when it potentially results from colorist preferences rather than merit.
“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.