Black America's 'bleaching syndrome'
- Written by Ronald Hall, Professor of Social Work, Michigan State University
For black Americans, skin color is a complex topic.
Whenever a black celebrity lightens his or her skin – whether it’s pop star Michael Jackson, retired baseball player Sammy Sosa or rapper Nicki Minaj – they’re usually greeted with widespread ridicule. Some accuse them of self-loathing, while many in the African-American...