
Episode 1348 • • 3:03:58 - 3:07:12
1348: Belching Freon
PBS Colorism Special, Skin Lightening Products
PBS aired a special on "colorism," a term used to describe discrimination based on skin shade within racial groups. The segment criticized global beauty standards and the marketing of skin lightening products by companies like Unilever, while also highlighting health risks associated with mercury found in some unregulated creams.
