Celebrating "Black History Month" and discussing the unresolved issue of colourism in the Hispanic world.

Why do we celebrate Black History Month? What do you think about celebrating Black History Month? What is colourism? What are its origins? How does it occur in the Hispanic world? What are the sociocultural impacts? What is the difference between colourism and racism? Why is it so controversial nowadays? Is black an invisible colour? Is there an obsession with the search for whiteness? How is skin colour portrayed in the media and entertainment industry? Is colourism an issue in Hollywood? What psychological impact does colourism have on individuals? How do we deal with the issue of colourism in the workplace? Does colourism exist within communities of colour? What role does education play in the fight against colourism? What role does social media play?

Join the conversation club at Instituto Cervantes London on Tuesday, 15 October 2024 at 6:30 pm. See you then!