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Beauty Standards of Black Beauty

On Colorism, #LightGirls, #DarkGirls, and Complicated Beauty for #BlackGirls

by Erika Nicole Kendall January 20, 2015

written by Erika Nicole Kendall

My questions and thoughts on colorism, inspired by the recent chatter surrounding the recently-released documentary, Light Girls.

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Hi, I'm Erika, here to introduce myself and remind you to wear your mask!

Lovingly known as Evil Fitness Barbie or The Fitness Fairy Godmother, I'm a wife and mother of two who has gone from couch potato to NASM-certified trainer, with specialties in weight loss, women's fitness, and nutrition.

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