The color complex

the politics of skin color among African Americans

Author: Kathy Russell
Secondary Author: Midge Wilson
ISBN: 9780151191642

This courageous, humane, and provocative book examines how differences in color and features play an ongoing role in socio-economic status, family relationships, friendships, romances, and professional lives of many African-Americans. Detailed discussion of the factors that have contributed to the color complex are presented to bring understanding, justice and healing.

Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Publish Date: 1992-11-01

Subjects: African Americans - Color - Social aspects, African Americans - Race identity, African Americans/ Color/ Social aspects, African Americans/ Race identity, African Americans, Black race, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, Social Science / Discrimination & Race Relations, Social Science / Black Studies (Global)

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Cross-Cultural Center (Location: Black/African American (BLCK))