Colourism might help explain health inequities suffered by dark-skinned Black Americans, researchers say
February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026
MONTREAL, Quebec, Feb. 19 -- McGill University posted the following news release:
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Colourism might help explain health inequities suffered by dark-skinned Black Americans, researchers say
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A study of Black Americans is among the first to show how the internalization of negative messages about dark skin tones could be linked to harms to health.
Researchers found that Black Americans who are, or perceive themselves to be, dark . . .
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Colourism might help explain health inequities suffered by dark-skinned Black Americans, researchers say
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A study of Black Americans is among the first to show how the internalization of negative messages about dark skin tones could be linked to harms to health.
Researchers found that Black Americans who are, or perceive themselves to be, dark . . .