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Racism is different than colorism – here's how

  • Written by Ronald Hall, Professor of Social Work, Michigan State University
imageThe preference for lighter skin has its roots in colonial histories.STEFAN HEUNIS/AFP via Getty Images

Ronald Hall is a professor in the School of Social Work at Michigan State University. He has written over 200 books/articles/monographs, etc., on colorism – discrimination on the basis of skin tone, often among the same ethnic or racial...

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