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The discussion turns to "colorism" and the perceived darkening of public figures like Kamala Harris and Ketanji Brown Jackson to fit a specific "natural" aesthetic favored by modern activists. The hosts argue that these changes in appearance are strategic moves to align with the "Crown Act" movement and the current cultural values of the Black elite sisterhood.
Colorism is identified as a global issue where fairer skin is often equated with beauty, value, and civilization. In India, the caste system and dating preferences reflect a similar bias toward lighter complexions. While white women often use makeup to appear more tanned, black women frequently face pressure to move toward lighter "mixed-ish" aesthetics to meet societal beauty ideals.
