[FelixFelicis]

>>I’ve had black people describe other blacks to me as “light-skinned” as an identification, like “has freckles,” not racial at all as far as I’m concerned.<<

I’ve had the perception, actually, that (some) black people regard lighter skin as a status symbol. For instance I have a black co-worker who, when trying to paint a positive picture of someone she’s describing to me, will stress, “...and she’s a VERY light-skinned black lady.” As puzzling as it is to me (I mean, what do I care about the lady’s exact skin tone?) I’ve now heard enough examples of this to think it’s a fairly ingrained concept in black communities. I also gather it’s a sensitive enough topic that many blacks would bristle at hearing a white guy imply that light skin is a virtue.

[gusopol3]

white guy imply that light skin is a virtue

yes, I believe that's the point, Harry sees that as what makes him electable, which I suppose is a virtue to some.

[Earthdweller]

I’ve had the perception, actually, that (some) black people regard lighter skin as a status symbol.

Status for what? I don't like the commie policies of his "light" side either.