Lovely, But Not Fair

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we unpack one of the most pervasive yet often unspoken issues in the Tamil community: colorism. From childhood comments about staying out of the sun to the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways lighter skin was praised, we explore how we first learned that skin tone could influence how someone was perceived and valued.We reflect on the messages we heard at home, in our families, and through Tamil and Indian media, and how those experiences shaped our own relationships with our skin. We also talk about how our perspectives have evolved over time, what it means to embrace our natural complexion, and why these conversations matter for the next generation.This episode is about challenging the beauty standards we've inherited, and redefining what beauty looks like for ourselves and our community.