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Why has Lil’ Kim seemingly lightened her skin? Because of the absurd, but very present, social advantage for black people that comes with having lighter skin.
Dr. Yaba Blay is author of (1)ne Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race. Her research explores Black body politics with specific attention to skin color and hair politics.
Why has Lil’ Kim seemingly lightened her skin? Because of the absurd, but very present, social advantage for black people that comes with having lighter skin.