Jewel Hopson has a Bachelor of Science degree in speech communtications. A former model and flight attendant, she taught communications at a post secondary school and moved on to direct a personal development and modeling school. She has worn many hats while working in various office environments.
Color struck, high yellow, Oreo, red bone, ink spot and spade are all terms used when defining identity conflicts within the black community. Jewel wrote Parade of Shades because most black people, including herself, frequently hear that their skin is either too light or too dark to fi more...