I had no idea this was even a creation. Looking at Nick Cannon's children's mothers, I can guess where his preference lies, but I can't believe this kind of destructive thought process continues in our communities. It is truly sad indeed, but you hit it on the head - it's rooted in white supremacy. Period. If whiteness was never designated as the standard of all things good, colorism wouldn't exist. Thank you so much for continuing to publish the most informative and brilliant articles. I'm just getting back to Medium and need to catch up on your work!