An honest conversation on the Black community and sunscreen.
The idea ofsunscreenwas not always elusive to me, but felt rather exclusive.
Fast forward to when I was seventeen and decided to be a camp counselor.
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Sunscreen would become a part of my normal summer routinekeys, check, wallet check, sunscreen, check.
The stigma around sunscreen in the Black community has been perpetuated, leading to declining and high-risk skin conditions.
She was understandably devastated.
“There are many misconceptions surrounding darker skin tones.
The difference between people is justhow muchmelanin they make.
Protect Your #MelaninMagic and #BlackBoyJoy
I will always advocate for sunscreen in the Black community.
