S03E05: Pretty, For a Dark-Skinned Girl

SOS in Oz

What is colorism? How did colorism come about? How have the sisters and their special guest, Tina, experienced colorism in their lives? All these questions and more answered in this episode's topic discussion. Also listen in to find out who fat shamed former soccer legend, Ronald, and keep up with the #AustraliaDay saga. #ChangeTheDate. In Minority Spotlight, ?? to South African artist, Lady Skollie. Sources: The 'Straight Outta Compton' Casting Call Is So Offensive It Will Make Your Jaw Drop http://m.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/straight-out-of-compton-casting-call_n_5597010 The Skin Color Paradox and the American Racial Order http://scholar.harvard.edu/jlhochschild/publications/skin-color-paradox-and-american-racial-order Skin Lighteners Market Trend http://www.strategyr.com/MarketResearch/Skin_Lighteners_Market_Trends.asp What Dark-Skinned People Will Never Tell You https://youtu.be/sRGi88ViKpw "I'm shocked!" - Ronaldo responds to Michael Owen's fat joke https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/im-shocked-ronaldo-responds-michael-081034138.html Australia Day lamb ad tackles Indigenous land rights and immigration – video https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/video/2017/jan/12/australia-day-lamb-ad-tackles-indigenous-land-rights-and-immigration-video Lady Skollie http://www.tyburngallery.com/artist/lady-skollie/