Colorism isn’t new. It’s the curse embedded in Hollywood’s DNA.Today, Christiana sits down with scholar-activist Dr. Yaba Blay to unpack how colorism operates behind the scenes of pop culture, why lighter skin is still centered, and how these hierarchies shape everything from stardom to self-worth.Follow Dr. Yaba Blay: Instagram Follow Pop Syllabus: YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Substack | Merch available now!Sponsor Pop Syllabus: [email protected]If there’s a topic you’d like us to deconstruct, tell us in the comments.Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices