How much did Bob being light skinned influence you to consider him to be the best?
Do you think that you can uncover all your layers of conditioning, and give a truthful answer.
I don't think so, no more than Chris Blackwell could realise the 'racistness' of his actions.
The image of Bob Marley that is so popular was a deliberate marketing ploy based largely on the fact that he was lightskinned. Peter Tosh, was acutely aware of this. No wonder he referred to Chris Blackwell in later years as 'Whitewell'.

One of the most important points that smart ones will learn from the many reasonings on race and color on this forum is that the very best of intentions simply does not negate the conditioning that individuals are subjected to, that result in them perpepuating racism and white arrogance.

As someone remarked to me today, If Blacks ask Whites if they are racist, and they say no, does that mean we are free. Thus your point about chris blackwell being alive etc is moot.

Further, this is an urgent issue that African people need to address. Even without interacting with Whites, Blacks perpetuate color schemes, with those that are of light complexions not only being given preferences, but also behaving in similar arrogance and denial as Whites.

Tyehimba