DEI Conference
The Urgent Matter of Colorism: A Missing Link in Anti-Racist Work
Session Description:
Participants gain a global, cross-cultural, and intersectional understanding of the lesser known issue of colorism. Dr. Webb clearly explains how colorism impacts workplace culture and professional practices. By the end of this talk, attendees are introduced to a powerful framework for launching a cycle of change. Dr. Webb inspires every audience to see themselves as part of the solution.
Objectives and Key Takeaways:
- Define colorism and related terms such as intersectionality, featurism, and texturism
- Distinguish colorism from racism and other systems of discrimination
- Identify global patterns and nuances of colorism across different cultures
- Interpret research on inequities and disparities created by colorism, especially within a workplace context
- Identify immediate tactics and opportunities to take action
Additional Material
Guest Speakers
Dr. Sarah L. Webb
Founder and Owner of Colorism Healing
Dr. Sarah L. Webb (she/her) is the founder and owner of Colorism Healing, a global leader in raising awareness, shifting attitudes, and taking action to address colorism with corporate, consumer, and community strategies. Since 2011, Dr. Webb’s myriad efforts to address colorism include designing college courses, hosting an international writing contest, publishing books, teaching workshops, and mentoring students across the world from Sacramento, California to Sydney, Australia. Dr. Webb has written and contributed to several academic and non-academic articles, presented at numerous conferences, and been featured on regional NPR stations, Fox Soul TV, the Illinois Times, Forbes.com, the Tavis Smiley radio show, and the TEDx stage.
