My daughter came home crying because kids at school said she's not really Latina because she's too dark, and I don't know how to explain something I'm still figuring out myself.
More people experience this than they realize.
Parents must confront their own unresolved experiences with colorism when helping children navigate similar rejection.
“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.