Resources
How can we minimize racism and its harm when there is discrimination within our own cultures and communities?
Novels, Articles, and More
Is Lighter Better?: Skin-Tone Discrimination among Asian Americans
Book by Joanne L. Rondilla, a doctoral candidate in ethnic studies at the University of California in Berkeley.
The Significance of Skin Color in Asian and Asian-American Communities: Initial Reflections
Article by Trina Jones, a Professor at Duke Law School who focuses on racial, gender, and socio-economic inequality.
Colorism and its impact on anti-black racism in Asia
Article by Jessica Wei Huang, an Educator, Mother, Traveler, and Justice-seeker.
“In Asia, changing skin color is now as simple as straightening natural curls.”
— Dudez Perez
““Whiteness will make you win,” she tells me.”
— Nikki Khanna
“In many countries across Asia, advertisements and billboards feature light-skinned models touting products such as whitening creams, tablets, sunscreens and other related products.”
