4.1M views · 60K reactions | Colors are everywhere, and baby John’s...

Welcome to week three of conversation around “The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois,” a novel that engages deeply with colorism and what Oprah calls “the two-edged sword of beauty.” Historically in America, lighter-skinned Black women were more likely to be valued for their beauty — and in the novel, Ailey’s light-skinned sister Lydia is considered the “pretty sister,” while Ailey, who has darker skin, struggles with her sense of attractiveness and value. Do you see skin color as a factor in beauty?

18K views · 9.3K reactions | black women have to deal with racism and colorism in the world and sadly from black men within their own community coined "Misogynoir" individuals uphold specific beliefs based anti black anti women sentiments. it's a shame that any blackan could and would do this. Black women I love you #BlackTikTok #blackwomen #blackbritish | Contrasst | Facebook

234K views · 6.3K reactions | "I can take full accountability for coming for her parenting – her reply could've been a million other words in her vocabulary."  #LHHATL This clip contains discussion of a racial slur. Viewer discretion is advised. We do not condone the use of racial slurs of any kind and will be exploring the ramifications of these actions. Find more resources on fighting racism and colorism at MTV.com/colorofchange. | Love and Hip Hop | Facebook