(Messages for the Descendants™) Dying to Be White: Why So Many Black People Are Lightening Their Skin

<p>Recently CNN shared an article about the dangerous levels of mercury found in skin whitening creams that are sold on major e-commerce sites. Most of these products are sold to people with darker skin with African heritage. Making peace inside and not internalizing negative, racist, one-dimensional standards of beauty is the cure for being obsessed with dangerously augmenting physical features outwardly. Comparing yourself with others strips away your ability to appreciate your own unique, divine beauty. Reject any ideology, person, platform or place that encourages you to change yourself to be accepted and respected. Take a listen to this special episode of #BadThoughtTherapy and check out this CNN news article:</p> <p><a href="">https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/09/world/zmwg-skin-whitening-creams-mercury-ecommerce-sites-intl-cmd/index.html</a></p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/cherie-hardy/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/cherie-hardy/support</a>