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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 30 MIN

How colonialism has shaped colourism in the Pacific

from Sistas, Let's Talk · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Colourism is part of everyday life for some Pacific Islanders. From being told you’re too dark for a photo to seeing lighter-skinned kids picked first for school teams, it shapes how people are treated, privileging some while others face exclusion or bullying. This week on Sistas Let’s Talk, Natasha Meten speaks with two women about the impact of colourism and its roots in colonialism.  We hear from Elise Polosovai, former Miss Solomon Islands, and Wendy Mocke, actor, writer and co-host of Stories from the Pacific. 

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