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London-born beauty Philomena Kwao credits actress Lupita N’yongo for boosting her career and helping her become a sought-after influencer in the fashion industry. Standing at a statuesque 5’10, with flawless melanin-enriched skin, Kwao says black folks “must stop equating the darkness of our skin tones with poverty, ugliness and despair.” “I was warned constantly to not go into the sun, […]

A recent Instagram post by black model Londone Myers has given viewers visual proof of the racism that goes on behind the scenes at major fashion events. In a time-lapse video, Myers is shown backstage at a show during Paris Fashion Week. Behind her, a group of white models gets their hair done promptly, while […]