I've started avoiding family reunions because I'm tired of being called 'the dark one' like it's my official title, even though they claim it's just description.
More people experience this than they realize.
Seemingly innocent family descriptors can reinforce colorist hierarchies and make individuals feel reduced to their skin tone.
“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.