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Scenario

How to navigate colorism privilege ethically

I'm light-skinned and benefit from colorism but calling it out feels like betraying my own privilege and staying quiet feels like betraying my community.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The moral complexity of benefiting from systems that harm people who look like you.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Systemic racism — structure and experience?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.