by DISB | Jan 6, 2013 | Beauty Ideals, Colourism Stories, Uncategorized
By Kavita Emmanuel | Founder Director, WOWEach year on Independence Day I get to recite our National Pledge: ‘India is my country and all Indians are my brothers and sisters. I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage. I shall always strive to be...
by DISB | Jan 6, 2013 | Colourism Stories, Dark Skin, Discrimination, Uncategorized
By Zippora Madhukar | Photographer and WOW CORE MemberVivacious, animated, a go-getter, vibrant – all these words came to mind when I first met Aparna – a professional dancer who challenges the norms of what a dancer should look like in our country.Aparna Nagesh...
by DISB | Jan 6, 2013 | Beauty Ideals, Colourism Stories, Discrimination, Melanin, Uncategorized
By Lydia DurairajHave you witnessed any of these statements or realities around you:• Buying Double-whitening-action cream to get fair in three days?• Not casting fair-skinned actors to play the role of a housemaid, the evil nemesis, or the outcast?• Families looking...
by DISB | Apr 14, 2012 | Colourism Stories, Uncategorized
A haiku by Stacy WiebeWe’re not fashioned fromdiamonds or opals, but claywarm with divine breath. I snapped this photo of my son participating in a hands-on sculpting activity at Government Museum, Chennai.
by DISB | Mar 12, 2012 | Colourism Stories, Dark Skin, Melanin
By Kavitha Emmanuel | Director, WOWThe issue of skin colour goes deeper than we would like to admit. It is actually more than just ‘skin’ deep; it is in our hearts. How does this bias against people of a darker skin colour, really affect the way we live and relate to...
