Deana, a light-complexioned African American is the manager of the cosmetics department at a large retail store. She does not promote Indigo, a brown-complexioned African American who is otherwise eligible for the promotion because she believes that customers prefer lighter skinned cosmetic consultants. Thus, Indigo:

a. Does not have a color discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because Deana was only trying to improve sales of the retail store.

b. Has a discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because color discriminate can occur between members of the same race

c. Does not have a color discrimination claim under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because Deana did not show any pervasive racial discrimination against Indigo

d. Has a discrimination claim under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because of the BFOQ defense

Discrimination is prohibited under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which states that it is illegal to discriminate against a party based on the color of their skin, country of origin, or racial composition.

Same race discrimination is when the perpetrator is also from the Sam race as the victim.

For example on September 11, 2000, Zeke Wilson a black boxing promoter brought racism charges against a chairman of the state sports commission who was also black. For failing to provide promoter protection when William Pender a white boxing commisioner performed discriminatory acts against Zeke.

Dena is performing same race discrimination by passing over Indigo because of her skin colour.