[TheThinker]

Well, if you believe in evolution, then it occurs to me that the earliest humans had white skin at the very beginning simply for the reason that animals with fur tend to have light skin as there is no need for such a high melanin content.

As the earliest humans lost the need for hair that covered ones entire body, our skin gradually darkened to protect us from the sun.

[KarlInOhio]

As the earliest humans lost the need for hair that covered ones entire body, our skin gradually darkened to protect us from the sun.

The naturally darker ones bred more while the pale ones said "Ow! Ow!" because of their sunburns when they tried to.

[Oztrich Boy]

Well, if you believe in evolution, then it occurs to me that the earliest humans had white skin at the very beginning simply for the reason that animals with fur tend to have light skin as there is no need for such a high melanin content.

Your theory is being considered