Wisdom Series-Colorism Across Cultures

Wisdom Series: Colorism Across Cultures
September 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Location:
Overlake Park Presbyterian Church (fellowship hall) 
1836 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

Date & Time:
Friday, September 26, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Event Description:
From skin tone hierarchies in Latin America, to beauty standards in South Asia, to shade bias in Black and Asian communities—colorism shows up differently across the world, yet its roots and impacts are deeply connected.

In this session of the Wisdom Series, we’ll explore three short documentaries that reveal how colorism impacts different cultures. Following the films, a panel of community members will share reflections and personal experiences, opening space for dialogue about how colorism shapes identities, opportunities, and communities.

Who should attend?
Open to all.
New to the Wisdom Series? [Find out more here]

Food provided?
Yes – popcorn and candy will be available.

Parking instructions/directions:

Coming from the South:

• Coming north on 156th, as you approach Northup Way, turn RIGHT onto 157th Ave NE/NE 18th St.
• Stay on the right side of the trees in the median and travel up the road.
• At the end of the median, turn LEFT into the OPPC Parking Lot.
  OR
• Turn RIGHT into the OPPC Parking Lot just past the OPPC Reader Board.

Coming from the North:

• Coming south on 156th, cross Northup Way and turn LEFT onto 157th Ave NE/NE 18th St.
• Stay on the right side of the trees in the median and travel up the road.
• At the end of the median, turn LEFT into the OPPC Parking Lot.

Cost:
Free of charge

Definition of Colorism:
“Colorism is the social marginalization and systemic oppression of people with darker skin tones and the privileging of people with lighter skin tones.” – Dr. Sarah L. Webb