Black History All Year Long: Focus on Women

Fifty-one years after the first Black History Month, the full integration of Black history and culture into the American narrative is long overdue. This series, focused specifically on honoring and acknowledging Black women, begins in February but continues throughout 2021. For much of America’s history, Black bodies, especially Black women’s bodies, have been exploited, commodified, and objectified. Join us for four virtual discussions focused on celebrating, respecting, and raising awareness about Black women.

“You’re pretty, for a Black girl.”

"I’m not this dark all the time, just during the summer.”

These and other expressions reflect one of the painful legacies of slavery, the battle of colorism, which centers light skin versus dark skin across the spectrum of modern society. Join us for the third conversation in this year long series to discuss the origins, impact, and challenges of dealing with colorism.