Erika Alexander Calls Criticism Of ’90s Colorism ‘Valid’

Erika Alexander Calls Criticism Of ’90s Colorism ‘Valid’

Erika Alexander, best known for her role on the 1990s sitcom Living Single, has affirmed that criticism of colorism in that era of television is “valid,” saying that many people suffered under its influence. Alexander spoke recently in interviews alongside co-star Kim Coles as they prepare to launch a podcast called ReLiving Single. Colorism refers to discrimination based on skin tone. In the context of entertainment, it often meant darker-skinn…