"Colorism is a term that may or may not be new to you. Regardless of your familiarity with the term, the fact that it is still an issue in our society is an unfortunate truth. Kiara Lee, author of Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned or In-Between?, has taken the issue of colorism and self-published her very own children's book about the topic..."
Friday, May 27, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
CHECK OUT MY INTERVIEW ON ALLTRESSEDUP.NET !
CLICK HERE: My interview with AllTressedUp
"I am so impressed by this young woman who has yet to complete her undergraduate studies. She is uplifting our youth and making powerful moves to address the issue of colorism and ultimately self-love. Let's meet Kiara Lee..."
"I am so impressed by this young woman who has yet to complete her undergraduate studies. She is uplifting our youth and making powerful moves to address the issue of colorism and ultimately self-love. Let's meet Kiara Lee..."
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Press Clippings
RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH
RICHMOND VOICE NEWSPAPER
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND'S THE COLLEGIAN
RAPPAHANOCK RECORD
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Book Now Available at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of VA!
You can buy "Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned or In-Between?" at the Black History and Cultural Center of Virginia. Look for it on the shelves of the Heritage Gift Shop.
Address:
Black History and Cultural Center of Virginia
3 East Clay Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
books are $12.50 each
books are also available at theblackertheberry.org
Address:
Black History and Cultural Center of Virginia
3 East Clay Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
books are $12.50 each
books are also available at theblackertheberry.org
Pictures from Fall '10/ Winter '11 Events
me at my first radio interview! 105.7 Kiss FM with Miss Community Clovia
Speaking at the Radio One Teen Forum
me holding my book, "Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned, or In-Between?"
Children with my book after a church seminar
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
me and children with the book
my table at the Radio One Teen Forum
A Little Background
My name is Kiara Lee. I am a junior in college, studying Sociology and Spanish. I am an author, a speaker and an activist.
In May 2010, I wrote "Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned and In-Between?" a children's book on colorism.
Colorism: discrimination, usually within an ethnic group, where one's value is based on the shade of one's complexion (light-skinned, dark-skinned, etc).
Since I've written the book, I've been speaking and doing seminars about colorism and self-esteem, as both subjects are closely related. In my travels, I've found that adults are even more so affected by colorism & self-esteem than children are. From this observation came my inspiration to create my very own amateur documentary, also called "Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned or In-Between?". It examines the social and psychological affects of colorism on men, women, children and adults of all ages.
I've been showing the documentary as a part of my presentations and seminars, and people never seize to be amazed by how much so many people are affected by something as small as complexion.
Currently I am touring with various events around Richmond, VA and beyond in addition to working on new projects. Stay tuned to my website,
theBlackertheBerry.org | A Source of Support and Empowerment for the Young Woman,
and its Facebook fanpage, theBlackertheBerry, for information regarding book signings, documentary viewings, and other events.
In May 2010, I wrote "Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned and In-Between?" a children's book on colorism.
Colorism: discrimination, usually within an ethnic group, where one's value is based on the shade of one's complexion (light-skinned, dark-skinned, etc).
Since I've written the book, I've been speaking and doing seminars about colorism and self-esteem, as both subjects are closely related. In my travels, I've found that adults are even more so affected by colorism & self-esteem than children are. From this observation came my inspiration to create my very own amateur documentary, also called "Light-Skinned, Dark-Skinned or In-Between?". It examines the social and psychological affects of colorism on men, women, children and adults of all ages.
I've been showing the documentary as a part of my presentations and seminars, and people never seize to be amazed by how much so many people are affected by something as small as complexion.
Currently I am touring with various events around Richmond, VA and beyond in addition to working on new projects. Stay tuned to my website,
theBlackertheBerry.org | A Source of Support and Empowerment for the Young Woman,
and its Facebook fanpage, theBlackertheBerry, for information regarding book signings, documentary viewings, and other events.
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