Colorism tends to be a loaded topic - poorly understood and not always well-received in communities of color and beyond. So how can we as DEI practitioners and champions give it the attention it needs and deserves? Dr. Sarah Webb, founder of Colorism Healing, joins us to answer this question and explain how colorism impacts cultures across the globe and what we can do to break the cycle. Tune in to learn about the incredible project Sarah is developing to elevate awareness of and healing from the pain of colorism.

LEARNING HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE:

• The difference between “color” and “race.”
• Why Dr. Sarah Webb doesn’t have “the luxury to prioritize racism.”
• Examples of colorism across the globe.
• How we can start the conversation about colorism at work.

EPISODE WEBSITE W/ RESOURCES, GUEST BIO & FULL TRANSCRIPT:

www.fireflyinclusion.com/news-notes/2021/where-colorism-fits-into-dei-with-dr-sarah-webb

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