I am recommending everyone watch this powerful, new documentary, particularly those who have brown women and girls whom they love. From the Vimeo decription:
This short TV documentary is an introduction to the issue of shadeism, the discrimination that exists between the lighter-skinned and darker-skinned members of the same community. This documentary short looks specifically at how it affects young womyn within the African, Caribbean, and South Asian diasporas. Through the eyes and words of 5 young womyn and 1 little girl – all females of colour – the film takes us into the thoughts and experiences of each. Overall, ‘Shadeism’ explores where shadeism comes from, how it directly affects us as womyn of colour, and ultimately, begins to explore how we can move forward through dialogue and discussion.
Shadeism from Shadeism on Vimeo.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this insightful clip and would like to know where I can watch the entire documentary.
Such depth is provided here by women of different communities, all experiencing the same negative messages, even within their own ethnic cultures. The power of this video is the awakening of activism, mentoring, and social critique reflected in the discussions young people of color are having—another layer is for white people to begin questioning these same paradigms. Where is the full video available?