colorism
n.— «In general, light-skinned blacks received better treatment. According to historians, the term for black-on-black discrimination is “colorism.”» —“‘Colorism’ Still Thrives” by Conyea Nave Black College Wire (Washington, D.C.) Oct. 9, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
The mascot for Horace Mann Elementary School in Washington, D.C. is a centaur, that mythological creature that’s half-man, half-equine. Say the name of the school several times quickly, and you’ll see why. This is part of a complete...
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