Film + TV
27 November 2017
This South African Documentary Explores Skin Lightening Among Women of Color
Some were just trying to get rid of pimples, while others were succumbing to societal pressures.
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01 October 2013
Prêt-À-Poundo: Modern Blackface And The Fashion Industry
This is a piece highlighting the fashion industry's behavior on dark-skinned people and the impacts of it.
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OkayAfrica is the premiere digital platform bringing the worlds of African music, art, culture, style, sports and politics to a global audience. Founded in 2010 as an extension of Okayplayer, OkayAfrica serves as a cultural bridge to foster deeper understanding of the continent, while also building meaningful connections with its diaspora.
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