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Dark Girls Documentary examines attitudes toward skin color

Being a dark-skin African-American woman, this documentary hits straight home.

Chenelle Covin Wins Women of Color STEM Award in Technical Innovation

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Dark Girls documentary strikes up a needed conversation on colorism within the Black community.

Being a dark-skin African American woman, this documentary hits straight home.

I have my fair share of stories from name calling to feeling less than a woman because of my darker skin.

It was worse in my childhood years, but as a 25-year-old woman, I can still say I experience the attitudes. It’s a sad reality, but discrimination can exist within your own race.

Unfortunately, particularly in the Black community, there has been a division between women of color.

When will we ever get past this dark-skin vs. light-skin mentality?

Dark Girls documentary looks at the stereotypes, bias, and attitudes toward color; particularly dark-skin women.

The film, directed by Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry, is set for release in Fall/Winter 2011.


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Chenelle Covin is an award-winning social entrepreneur, journalist, and digital media strategist. She is the Editor-in-Chief of Unheard Voices Magazine, a platform dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices in media, culture, and social justice. Covin holds a B.S. in Business and an M.A. in Digital Communications from Monmouth University. She has also obtained a computer science certification from Harvard University and is preparing for Ph.D. studies. Her career spans media, technology, and advocacy, with expertise in branding, digital storytelling, and public relations. She has received multiple honors, including the Women of Color STEM Award in Technical Innovation, the NAACP Unsung Hero Award, and the CV Magazine Media Innovator Award for Social Justice. Covin’s work includes developing automation tools, producing documentaries, and leading mentorship programs in media and computer science. She continues to drive innovation and representation in digital media and STEM fields.

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