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Confronting colourism

Confronting colourism

FromThe Comb


Confronting colourism

FromThe Comb

ratings:
Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

“I was trapped in my own skin”: The illegal trade which preys on prejudice. How skin colour discrimination is still exploited with harmful black market products. Ellen’s skin bleaching nightmare had a devastating impact on her - both physically and mentally. And the prejudice which drives many to take drastic measures hasn’t gone away. Mercy tells how her dark skinned daughter wants to look like Elsa, a white Disney princess. So why does she want her skin to be ‘peach’ not ‘black’?
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Released:
Jun 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Combing Africa for stories about the unseen forces that bind us together and tear us apart. A single story, every week. Hosted by Kim Chakanetsa. #thecomb