Periagoge
Scenario

When you discover you're perpetuating the colorism you survived

My son asked me why all the superheroes are light-skinned and I realized I've been unconsciously choosing books and toys that reflect the same bias I grew up fighting.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parents may unconsciously reproduce colorist patterns in their children's media consumption despite their own negative experiences.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Colorism and intraracial identity?”

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.