My Journey With Skin Bleaching
From Pretty Private with Eboné by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
May 27, 2026 · 51 min · Season 3 · Episode 45
About this episode
A guest shares her personal journey with skin bleaching and its impact on her life and identity within the Black community.
In this week’s episode of Pretty Private with Eboné, a guest opens up about her personal skin-lightening journey. She shares her perspective on why skin bleaching remains taboo within the Black community, how people began treating her differently because of her lighter complexion, and whether she ultimately achieved the skin tone she once desired. Connect with Eboné: The Professional Homegirl Coloring Books: Purchase Here Buy Eboné A Gift: Shop Now Eboné PHG Storefront: Shop Now Read Eboné's Love Letters: www.theyalltheone.com Website: www.prettyprivatepodcast.com Instagram: @theprofessionalhomegirl & @prettyprivatepodcast TikTok: @prettyprivatepodcast The Professional Homegirl Youtube Channel: Subscribe Here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Eboné
Guest: guest
Topics covered
- skin bleaching
- personal journey
- taboo
- Black community
- identity
- self-perception
Keywords
- skin lightening
- skin bleaching
- Black community
- identity
- self-image
- taboo
- personal story
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Black Effect Podcast Network, iHeartPodcasts, The Professional Homegirl, Pretty Private Podcast, www.theyalltheone.com, www.prettyprivatepodcast.com, Eboné PHG Storefront
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