It’s Not Just “Shade,” It’s Colorism: A Deep Dive Into Colorism On The ‘Real Housewives’ Franchise

Essence Magazine:

By ·Updated May 31, 2023

The Real Housewives franchise has become a cultural phenomenon in recent years, with millions of viewers tuning in to watch the drama unfold among aspirational women. However, behind the glitz and glamor, there are real issues the conflicts and interactions taking place across the franchise have highlighted. One of these issues is colorism, a form of discrimination favoring people with lighter skin tones over

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