Written by | Ray Cornelius
“She’s pretty…for a dark girl!”
Admit it! It’s something you have either heard or said when describing a dark-skinned relative or friend. It’s a saying that to some is seen as harmless compliment but in actuality are words that have scarred women of a darker hue for many generations.
According to the film’s website, Dark Girls explores the prejudices that dark-skinned women face throughout the world and includes stories from women of all ages, sharing their personal experiences and touching on deeply ingrained beliefs and attitudes of society.
Recently, I had a chance to chat briefly with D. Channsin Berry. He and I discussed the inspiration behind the film, how he and Duke connected with Oprah Winfrey, and what he hopes audiences will take away from the film.
Listen to our 5-minute exclusive conversation below:
Dark Girls airs Sunday, June 23 at 10 p.m. on OWN.