EVERY SHADE MATTERS: Colorism, Community & Collective Healing
An honest conversation about shadeism, bias, belonging, and change.
How often do we stop to consider how skin tone shapes the way we see ourselves—and how we see and treat others?
Colorism is a conversation that crosses cultures, generations, and communities. From beauty standards and family experiences to identity, opportunity, and belonging, its impact is often deeper than we realize.
Join the JustUS Conversations Series for Women for Every Shade Matters: Colorism, Community & Collective Healing, an engaging, thought-provoking discussion that invites us to listen, learn, challenge our perspectives, and explore what healing can look like—together.
Meet Our Guest Speakers
Jessica Cruz | Chief Compliance Officer | Rincon Family Services
Dr. Angela Dixon | Professor of Learning Sciences | Northwestern University
Together, we'll explore how colorism affects women across cultures, confront biases that often go unspoken, and consider how we can build stronger, more understanding communities.
Event Details
Saturday, November 7, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
9501 W. 171st Street | Park Hill Towne Center
Tinley Park, IL 60487
Lunch is included | Space is limited | All are Welcome
Save Your Seat Today!
REGISTER HERE
JustUS Conversations Series for Women, a program of the Justice Journey Alliance Leadership Foundation of Chicago, brings women together for honest and meaningful conversations to educate, equip, and empower them as they discover their God-given calling toward Biblical Justice and Anti-Racism.
If you have questions, please contact Rev. Cheryl Cornelius at Cheryl.Cornelius@thejja.org
