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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 21 MIN

Dark-Skinned vs. Light-Skinned — Beauty, Bias, and Breaking the Cycle

from Pretty Prissy Chronicles · host Elisabeth Anumele

In this powerful and candid episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth dives deep into the complex world of colorism — the often unspoken bias based on skin tone within the Black community. What does it really mean to be dark-skinned or light-skinned in today’s society? How do these experiences shape our friendships, families, workplaces, and self-worth? Featuring raw listener stories, thoughtful commentary, and historical context, Elisabeth breaks down the roots of colorism and challenges us all to recognize, confront, and heal from its impact. Whether you’re familiar with the topic or hearing about it for the first time, this episode will open your eyes and heart to the many shades of Black beauty and resilience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-prissy-chronicles--5754878/support.

In this powerful and candid episode of Pretty Prissy Chronicles, Elisabeth dives deep into the complex world of colorism — the often unspoken bias based on skin tone within the Black community. What does it really mean to be dark-skinned or light-skinned in today’s society? How do these experiences shape our friendships, families, workplaces, and self-worth? Featuring raw listener stories, thoughtful commentary, and historical context, Elisabeth breaks down the roots of colorism and challenges us all to recognize, confront, and heal from its impact. Whether you’re familiar with the topic or hearing about it for the first time, this episode will open your eyes and heart to the many shades of Black beauty and resilience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-prissy-chronicles--5754878/support.

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