Within the African-American community, individuals with lighter skin tone tend to receive preferential treatment compared to individuals with darker skin tone. This general preference is known as

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The general preference for lighter skin tone within the African-American community is known as color complex. Color complex refers to the internalized belief that lighter skin tone is more desirable and superior to darker skin tone.

Within the African-American Community, Individuals with Lighter Skin Tone Tend