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When academic achievements get overshadowed by colorist assumptions

My cousin got into the same college as me with lower grades and everyone keeps saying how 'pretty' and 'well-spoken' she is, and I know exactly what they mean.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Educational accomplishments can be minimized when lighter-skinned family members receive praise that implies they deserve opportunities more.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”

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