Zendaya, a talented actor of Nigerian and European descent, recently spoke out about colorism at the Beautycon Festival. She acknowledged her privilege as the 'acceptable version of a Black girl' in Hollywood and expressed her commitment to being a voice for people of all shades. Zendaya emphasized the importance of using her platform to advocate for equality and support her darker-skinned peers.
Naomi Osaka, a successful tennis star of Haitian and Japanese heritage, shared her experiences with microaggressions and stereotypes. She highlighted the challenges of being perceived as 'not Japanese enough' due to her mixed background and the lack of representation for people who look like her in Japan.
