A Conversation About Colorism

Send us Fan MailEpisode Summary:This episode is all about colorism. I share a story about my niece dealing with colorism that really broke my heart. My guest, Kantoinette the Blogger, and I talk about it from many different angles including colorism within our own communities.Show your Support:If you like what we're doing here on Still Talking Black, the best way to show your support is by liking, rating, and sharing our content, buying merch from our store at StillTalkingBlack.com/Shop, or donating using the link below. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your continuing support. About the Interviewee:Kantoinette the Blogger, as you may guess by her name is a blogger, but is most known for her podcast LBF Podcast, which stands for Let's Build Futures. Through her podcast and blog, she takes on many issues that make you not only take a different look at the world, but also yourself. She is currently working on a new business venture in creating one-of-a-kind dates.  You can follow Kantoinette on Instagram @Kantoinette_theBlogger and her podcast @Lets_Build_Futures. You can read her blogs at LetsBuildFutures.com. You can listen to her podcast on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts. Spotlight on Melanin:This episode's Spotlight on Melanin is Maraj Virtuoso. Maraj is a musician that plays the violin and also sings. Her single Gray Matter puts her beautiful vocals on display. She is also an avid shoe connoisseur that you can often find selling rare kicks on her Instagram. You can listen to Gray Matter on Spotify and Apple Music, and you can see where she's performing or what shoes she's selling on her Instagram account @marajvirtuoso_. References from the Episode:https://www.dictionary.com/browse/colorismSupport the showShow Credits:Richard Dodds (Host/Producer): @DoddsismShow Music: @IAmTheDjBluePodcast Website: StillTalkingBlack.comStill Talking Black is a production of Crowned Culture Media LLC. All rights reserved.