My lighter-skinned friends keep asking me to teach them how to 'tan naturally' and get my skin tone for summer, not understanding how offensive that is after everything I've been through.
More people experience this than they realize.
Others' aesthetic appreciation for darker skin tones doesn't undo the systemic disadvantages and trauma associated with colorism.
“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”
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.