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Dark is beautiful: can we end the world’s obsession with lighter skin?!
Date: 25 Sep 2020
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Dark is beautiful: can we end the world’s obsession with lighter skin?!,
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Dark is beautiful: can we end the world’s obsession with lighter skin?!
The rampant darker skin stigma and the rigid cultural perception that correlates lighter skin tone with beauty and personal success have contributed to the inferiority complex that some black and people of colour have. The global spending on skin lightening is projected to triple to £24bn by 2024. In this panel discussion, we will be exploring the causes and impact of colourlism on the Muslim communities and people of colour. Joining us:
Speaker 1
Speaker 2
Speaker 3