The thing is the saying that “Black doesn’t crack” does not mean that melanated skin is immune to sun damage. Getting a sunburn is not the only sign that is indicative of harm. In the medical community, it comes as no real surprise that there is a lack of adequate care and research when it comes to the health of Black women. This includes sunscreen.
Read MoreWho told us that Black people don’t need to wear sunscreen? Who started this bald-faced lie?
Did anyone ever stop to think about how it was possibly seeded in racism? Think about it. The medical field has been historically known to give Black people less than adequate care, including minimizing our pain. What makes us think that dermatology is any different?
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