‘I Was Trying To Be Beautiful Like You’ — Debbie Allen And Phylicia Rashad’s Emotional Conversation On Colorism Is Resonating With Black Women

Many of us grew up watching Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen on “The Cosby Show,” “Fame” and “A Different World.” Phylicia’s hair was on our mood boards before we even had a name for them. Debbie’s dance moves and style had us ready to do our own thing.

A viral clip from Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson’s IMO podcast has the sisters discussing beauty standards and colorism.

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Phylicia Rashad And Debbie Allen Talk Colorism & Beauty On Michelle Obama And Craig Robinson’s ‘IMO Podcast‘