Marisol Villarreal 
Edinburg- UTRGV Leadership and Social Change hosted a cultural chat in Edinburg to celebrate Black History Month.
Alexandra Hughes led the chat, speaking on colorism and the importance of raising awareness. D
“Lightness and skin tone was a matter of social society where you were,” said the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Hughes explains that colorism was not left behind when slavery was abolished. She said that it exists today in modern society and in different ethnic groups.
For UTRGV students Oforiwaa Sam and Mandy Tufuoh, growing up in the African country of Ghana was harsh. They witnessed fellow Ghanaians purposely bleach themselves to appear more attractive in society.
Loving one’s color of skin takes time. Aimaloghi Eromosele said that people of color tend to fall into depression, especially in high school.
Accepting and finding an identity through skin color is a crucial piece of Black History Month.
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