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Jan 10, 2014 · Oprah And Iyanla Explore How Colorism Affects People Around The World (VIDEO) The Secret Shame Of Colorism. By. Lynn Okura. Jan 10, 2014, 04:41 PM EST | Updated Jan 23, 2014. It's an issue that wreaks havoc among African-American, Asian, Latin American, and other communities: colorism.
Jan 10, 2014 · Colorism: The Secret Shame: Directed by Michael McNamara. With Oprah Winfrey, Tika Sumpter, Iyanla Vanzant.
- Michael McNamara
- 2014-01-10
- Talk-Show
- 60
Tune in Monday, January 19, at 9/8c. When a young girl is confronted with colorism, spiritual teacher Iyanla Vanzant believes that experience leaves 'scars on the soul' that last well into adulthood. In the documentary 'Light Girls,' African-American actresses and media personalities born with lighter complexions recount painful childhood memories.
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Oprah is joined by Iyanla Vanzant to discuss colorism—the prejudice people face based on skin color—and the impact it has on self-esteem.
Stream Oprah's Lifeclass (2014) online with DIRECTV Oprah and Iyanla discuss the prejudices people can face based on skin color; along with the audience, they discuss the impact colorism has on self-esteem.