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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 16 MIN

The Unfair Side of Fair Skinned - The Mental Toll of Colorism in Our Own Community

from Man, Listen - Mental Health Conversations for Black Men

What happens when your own community questions whether you’re Black enough, or strong enough? In this episode, Mark gets real about growing up a fair-skinned (light skinned) black male, the “harmless” jokes that aren’t harmless, and the mental toll of having your identity challenged from the inside. This one hits different.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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