Ronit currently lives in Germany pursuing his passion, journalism. Thinking back to his childhood, he remembers the moments that made him internalize his complexion as a prominent part of himself, “In the beginning, there was this subconscious pressure to “redeem” my skin color because––it was widely accepted in society––fairer is more beautiful and I did try when I was given all those products and [had to listen to] those comments.” He talks about being shipped off to a boarding school at 12 and how that was the start of the constant barrage of comments from his relatives and actions that spoke louder than words––like being told to stay out of the sun, to use certain soaps and creams, and being gifted hats so his skin doesn’t become “dark” even if he has to be out in the sun. He also talks about the times being different, especially in a cutthroat environment like a boarding school, “There were these synonyms of “black” that became a regular part our language, so much so that it became some people’s nickname.” While he’s ashamed of how he and his peers behaved back then, he is also proud of his growth and his new-found ability to call people out. Nowadays, he is aware of his skin color but doesn’t let it define his story.