We still live in a society where discrimination takes place based on skin color, especially within the African American race. Light skinned is considered more beautiful than dark skin. Black people saying they will only be with a light skinned person so that their kids will be light skinned and have "good hair." Dark skinned people feeling self conscious about their looks thinking they won't be considered beautiful.

When you turn on the television, do you see many dark skinned actors, actresses, singers, etc.? If a record label had a dark skinned singer and a light skinned singer both with similar styles, which do you think they will sign to a record label?

It's so sad that this form of racism is so prevalent in the Black community. I had this issue on my mind when I wrote my book  SearchingForUtopia. This story actually tackles this issue of racism within a single race as well as within the main character's home. She also dreams of a career in the music business, but wonders if her skin color will hold her back.

Just my opinion.