Darkskin Models Talk About Their Struggles In The Industry | Black Like Me

Models Leomie Anderson, Khoudia Diop, Nyakim Gatwech and Ajak Deng describe the issues with being Black in the modeling and fashion industry.
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[@kikolovely8988]

Now I get why Naomi Campbell doesn't take crap from anyone... Especially being a model in the earlier years where people were more ignorant...

[@ekamanda84]

Agreed....she must have needed to build a very thick skin to Deal with the bullshit

[@HairAffairbyElle]

Jeddy Kiereri yes, but even in their selection of black models they always have to be super dark and have an accent for real high fashion

[@kikolovely8988]

@@HairAffairbyElle I don't think that helped her get away from racial remarks and bias situations... Regardless of how they chose her...

[@ShannonsBibleStudy]

Yup. That's why she's my hero. I'm glad someone else came to the same conclusion I did about Naomi Campbell. Whenever Black women stand up for themselves it's a problem for someone else.

[@celebritytrashnews8980]

@@ShannonsBibleStudy She is my hero too! I love her

[@ariannam.9360]

the whole "if I lick your skin will you taste like chocolate" thing is completely nuts wow

[@odeanlawrence1834]

Would you believe I had that exact same experience when I was on tour with a band in Norway, a very young fan was trying to lick my hand because he loved chocolate!! I had to have a translator to tell him I'm not a chocolate bar and to stop trying to bite me!! INSANE!!! 😳🤯🤪

[@ariannam.9360]

@@odeanlawrence1834 you would think adults would know the difference between a chocolate bar and a human being. Some white people are the color of raw chicken breast, does that mean their skin will taste like that? No wtf cannibalism.

[@DM-ct8gq]

Can't believe people still ask these sort of questions in this day & age.

[@Pearl393]

Do people actually say that? *Disgustang*

[@erikakane8037]

It's happened to me too!

[@tenwaystowearit]

The worst is when you deal with rejection and persecution from your own people. I almost expect it from other races, sadly.

[@MsWatts8D]

Ten Ways To Wear It true

[@DeeperThanMyThoughts]

The way I see it is" your own" people are those who you not only share or learn to share your experiences with you, but those who also elevate and have a deep affection and respect for you. Black people are just people like anyone else. We may share similar racial experiences, but it doesn't mean we share the same outlooks and beliefs. Your own people is whoever you connect with.

[@tenwaystowearit]

DeeperThanMyThoughts I actually just meant Black people. It wasn’t a possessive term. I just meant people within my race.

[@DeeperThanMyThoughts]

Ten Ways To Wear It I understand what you're saying, what I was trying to convey is this belief system that I often hear from black people (I am black to btw so I understand) . The expectations that we have of each other just because we share a similar skin tone, but not necessarily the same experiences. Black people are not a homogenous group who all think the same, we don't! I understand the hurt and disappointment but that's because your expectations are founded in a belief system that skin colour overrides individual and cultural behaviours. In countries where dark skin is coveted this is not even a talking point. In westernized countries where white supremacy is prevalent, the preference for lighter skin is dominant, hence why the catch all use of the term "black people" is too loaded as it doesn't take cultural thinking into account.

[@Njoofene]

Totally agree with DeeperThanyThoughts. In my tribe (the Seereer), dark skin is elevated. Hence a common phrase "I want a wife as dark as charcoal." Jet Black skin is associated with nobility, purity and Godliness.

[@doucwhaic]

My beautiful granddaughter when she was about 5 years old said to me "Nana I'm the same color as my ice cream" as the chocolate ice cream was melting and dripping down here hand. I told her always remember that your skin is beautiful like chocolate ice cream. I pray that she doesn't let others define her and is always aware of how beautiful she is.

[@FirstnameLastname-es1ko]

Douc Whatic that’s so cute omg haha

[@camillionmind]

What a beautiful way to teach her self worth and beauty 😍❤️

[@nishobit.1293]

We have to make our kids imbibe self-love and pride for their appearances. There is nothing more beautiful than a women who gracefully keeps her head up. And we all need role models.

[@ruth_6303]

Amen!

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

This made my heart smile....aaaand I also want ice cream....😏

[@GarageStudio7]

Melanin is a blessing, not a curse...

[@EverythingKash]

F A C T S.

[@trii-sha]

Yup melanin is dominant and white is just recessive i dont understand how our own black people and others wont ever grasp this genetic fact!

[@SL-ui9dd]

melanin is fuckin beautiful, if I look at a black man long enough, I start thinking about our inner universes and what created us.

[@christindian7817]

Yes that's true

[@bashirahmedali2580]

That's a fact.

[@Ldizzil5000]

Dark and beautiful I don't care what anybody say

[@TheCreativeAutistic37]

they are so beautiful they are made in GOD's image

[@singelitet2730]

Larry Mandaville true we blacks love our skin regardless.

[@d.lawrence5670]

Larry, I know that's right. I don't care what the media, magazines, movies, say. I have eyeballs! I can see! Those girls are gorgeous.

[@kaceykent2269]

I agree

[@joyjoy449]

Yes, absolutely!

[@elya_rose]

They're so beautiful.

[@yudahel8521]

HEKYMA Be fr, where???

[@laprincesa3608]

Yudah El everywhere

[@Adgegbe50ag]

Melanie Del Rey lmao yes

[@azikiwealford2746]

HEKYMA EXACTLY THEY SURE ARE BEAUTIFUL. ALL OF EM

[@yudahel8521]

Melanie Del Leomie is very beautiful and she's Jamaican. Them Africans is not cute or attractive. They should only let Black Americans represents us. All the white models are normal looking compared to those africans

[@nefertariinxs]

i can understand Naomi Campbell reacted the way she did, and she did very good

[@EoDnhoJ-JohnDoE]

Violence is the only langage these ppl can understand. Ppl who dont understand that are too damn brainwashed

[@EmmyV2002]

@Victoria Akomolede that doesn't excuse her bitch personality. Michael Jackson had a broken childhood and he turned out fine later in life.

[@Under_theHill]

Emily Rose yeah Michael turned out just fine 😑

[@neoconsnightmare6]

Naomi Campbell was a nut who attacked people. Not being able to do kinky hair is no reason for attacking folks. No amount of justification for her crazy antics will work. If she had been White and done that same stuff, nobody here would defend the White woman.

[@neoconsnightmare6]

@Brittany Bennett For all Michaels nuttiness, he was never convicted of throwing stuff at folks, kicking them, punching them, etc.

[@sissykuey917]

It’s sad that we’re still going through this in 2018.

[@chigasaki06]

It's human nature...unfortunately.

[@miral17]

Kavita8 You are a disgraceful and ignorant person

[@sissykuey917]

Kavita8 the world would be a better place if there was no assholes’ like you. How you sleep at night with all that hatred and ignorance in you?

[@kushinaa1XD]

Sissy Kuey it's getting slowly better.☀

[@kushinaa1XD]

Kavita8 Chill.

[@applebee6455]

It's weird because black barbers know how to cut white men hair, yet these make-up/hair 'artist' cannot do the same for black women. Wilfully ignorant.

[@raymatthews7624]

You are bored and ignorant. White men and women do makeup on all the actors irregardless of color. As a black man I will confess that I prefer black barbers, Even though I am told that, Caucasians Hispanics are better than black barbers. By my Black Brothers. so your comment is{WEIRD} rather dumb.

[@swaymj6792]

ray matthews lmao you are big mad , it’s sad you keep commenting because you are angry we are right

[@swaymj6792]

ray matthews and you know white barbers are no way near good you aren’t black and you are a troll

[@alimanigobi3158]

Nah, it's because white peoples beauty tutorials are sooo common on IG that it's too easy but they know black people beauty techniques because they are black.

[@raymatthews7624]

you need to learn and understand English before you post. (PEOPLES) Is not English. The internet helps shows how dumb you are. Don't Know if there is a:GED program in your country, Take a course then start writing. Till then stay off the Internet, (PEOPLES) Typical.

[@idontevenknowanymore3278]

They’re so beautiful 😍

[@dopeblacktherapist]

same

[@IMarie-xs5dg]

I don't even know Anymore Yes they are their skin looks so healthy I love them ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🍫

[@mottie77ful]

Ajak... is stunning.

[@cwebson]

Yes they are!

[@abbeytarson7786]

True

[@arayahmonaeshelton9316]

The things us Black women and young girls go through... Its a shame.

[@shamauriwesley6525]

Arayah Monae Shelton it really is

[@raymatthews7624]

Nobody put's you through anything. You allow whatever happens to you. Mainly from lack of self esteem.

[@marijeta1110]

i’m white and watching this video made me so sad i wasn’t even aware that black models face this problem it’s so ignorant tbh

[@alohania125]

@@raymatthews7624 thats not completely true.. lack of self esteem is normally caused by people telling you youre ugly, not enough etc. black women and girls dont wanna be shamed for our skin tone, be made fun of for our features, or be sterotyped society just does it

[@lifeofmads1952]

@@raymatthews7624 lmao you're a joke

[@eatingoreo5160]

Dear Fashion industry: hairstylist and make up artist. If you call yourself a “professional”, you should be able to deal with all types of hair types and skin tones. It’s the equivalent of my maths lecturer not being able to do a simple algebraic expression. If that’s the case then he shouldn’t be teaching maths, just as you shouldn’t be a make up artist or hairstylist. Thank you. Goodbye 👋🏽

[@Mickeii617]

Oryandlee Mormont I was literally just saying this to myself. Like you are not a true artist or professional if the only people you can do makeup on are people of fair-skinned your amateur. For instance she said that it's a problem in Paris so you mean to tell me they ain't black people in Paris?

[@OzanaDivine]

Very true. I think that people are just too lazy to learn or probably don't care.

[@sassyjazzy126ify]

Thank You!!! I was just talking about this🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@sunnygrigorovahairmakeup8312]

As a makeup artist and hair stylist I completely agree with you! A lot of "professionals" never studied or aren't interested in colour theory. Some simply never done someone with a deeper skin tone. 9/10 times when I have client/model thats non white is worried because Im white. Most common questions I get are "Do you have my shade?", "Should I bring my own foundation?", "Have you done a black girl before?", "Can you do asian eyes?" etc. The sad part is I know why they are asking me that.

[@akishaparker7976]

I have always said this. At times I wondered if there were separate cosmetology schools for white and black hair. All the black salons in my area can do ANY hair type. The white salons don't seem to know what to do with black hair. So are there separate schools or do they just not teach this stuff? My last experience at a white salon they wet my already straightened hair so they could trim it( they were shocked it started to frizz). I don't think its up to me to educate them, they are supposed to be professional.

[@Nan-ej3vm]

If you can’t do makeup and hair for ALL races then YOU👏🏾ARE👏🏾NOT👏🏾AN👏🏾ARTIST👏🏾🗣‼️

[@raymatthews7624]

Thanks for your ignorant opinion. But we are happy with the: Status Quo.

[@jasmynjoseph9969]

Ray Matthews Do you understand that in order to be in artist you have to know how to master all racial features... I believe the prefix was art

[@raymatthews7624]

Art comes from creative imagination. The facts supersede your beliefs. All certified artist no matter ethnicity or gender or capable and able to apply make up to any race. Visit any studio where a shoot is been done, you will see makeup artist with different ethnic background applying makeup, to whoever needs it. You liberals with your regressive agenda is something your in toxic mind you, want to call progress.

[@mr.yeetersons31]

Wtf is that profile

[@dorianthweatt71]

No, all art is different and comes in different forms, and I feel as if you're a makeup/hair artist you should be able to work with all types of skin tones and hair, because not everyone has the same skin tone. Some is harder to master than others because you have to mix and match makeup. Also with hair textures you shouldn't be teaching 1 certain type of hair texture in a hair stylist school you should be teaching ALL textures of hair and the same goes for makeup.

[@Hotcashe1]

They need to hire black makeup artists and black hairstylists. Honestly, this is so unacceptable. Why do we as black people have to go through so much in this world? These women are absolutely gorgeous! I hope more awareness is brought to this topic! Hopefully, all those "hairstylists" and "make-up artists" that did not know how to style these ladies can see this video!

[@dmgstar4345]

Stir Fry on point

[@lisa196409]

Stir Fry what black women need to do is to stop buying the makeup the close of stylist and fashion people who don't patronize black models why should I be caught wearing your clothes if you don't have a model that looks like me and I'm not talking about just light skin models with pretty hair I'm talking about chocolate sisters with nappy hair

[@EBKEVENTSLLC]

if you want to know whats being done, then follow me ebk events or black fashion matters.

[@JohnSmith-hs1hn]

Stir Fry Because you own and control and create nothing.

[@raymatthews7624]

The models themselves feels more comfortable with that arrangement. Know the facts before posting.

[@MsMeeka-lr6uf]

It’s sad that people discriminate dark skin.

[@yumeko3050]

HC FAMILY ikr fuck then

[@whatyalldoing7012]

Think about it their naturally beautiful literally wake n go Beautiful wats not to be jealous of

[@neoconsnightmare6]

@@whatyalldoing7012 What's not to be envious of is the vast majority of people in the world don't find them attractive. Just because the vast majority of people don 't find dark skin and kinky hair attractive does NOT mean: 1) they are envious of these women and, 2) these women are inherently unattractive. It just means society likes what it likes and complaining won't change it.

[@neoconsnightmare6]

Life's unfair. People of all cultures for all times find SOMETHING to discriminate on. Always have, always will. Skin color discrimination isn't any better or worse than discrimination based upon religion, gender, height, affluence, etc.

[@rasputinputin9409]

I don't think so that this is about discrimination of different colours skin... This is business... unfortunately white woman are really really beautiful woman and like in the sport are the best people, in beauty are the most pretty people... But I swear to god, really I swear to god I will answer to all black models in the world why is like this, if they will answer me, why black guys want white girls?! Not just want, because me like a white guy I would nevere had any trouble to have something with pretty black girl, but basically it's not what white guys wish.... But so many black guys around me want to have white wife or girlfriend... Why?! If you gonna answer me on this I swear to god I will answer to you why it's like this and maybe when you will answer me on it you will answer to yourselves aswell...

[@TinaKai25]

Ajak has such perfect full lips

[@Wakeupgrandowl]

I love that mouth shape, I find it so beautiful. I've only ever seen it on Asian and African faces and it gets me every time.

[@Wakeupgrandowl]

Svetlana Anjuska If thats how you feel, then you don't appreciate her type of beauty. That's fine. We all like different things - but I find the shape charming, alluring and unique. Just beautiful.

[@witchplease9695]

Svetlana is a jealous racist that says Africans are ugly

[@fantanabe6239]

Svetlana Anjuska You are in every comment of this video. Just stop looking the dam video it's easy. And please stop mixing your ugly fake ass white injected lips sister with these black women natural lips. Always saying it's ugly yet the plastic surgery industry is blooming with white female as number customer. Now we get it , we are ugly yet people want to look like us. Soooo slide. Still ugly but copying right. tchuiiiiiiiipppppp

[@therealmuyani]

Svetlana Anjuska huh, I rarely see white people with NATURAL full lips. Most are just botox filled lips. Honestly you sound pretty stupid, and no offense but this is one reasons I would never be want to be white, you all make persons who aren't seem like animals and if even if you talk to them normally, in the back of your mind you still have no respect for any other races either than your race. We for one do not need your opinions or pity.

[@themachanel8128]

khoudia is so beautiful. all these black women are beautiful #MelaninStrong

[@cclibre3832]

Marie Chanel ADJAC is my favorite: DAMN beyond STUNNING, but yes ALL of them are natural beauties!!

[@emilionema]

How are they claiming to be a "professional makeup and hair artist" but can't do black textured hair/makeup? Just by not know that, makes you unprofessional period. They be acting like black people aren't everywhere around the globe

[@spacediof]

emilion ema that’s what I’m saying! You’re not a make up artist if you can’t do makeup on darker skin tones same thing goes for hair.

[@biellaspointofview2054]

In their defense, there's no point in learning black textured hair if you work in Europe with majority white people. Heck black hair stylists in America don't even know how to work with textured hair but they'll slay a weave better than anything.

[@charlottemaya2620]

BiellasPointofView i’m sorry but that’s literally the dumbest thing i’ve ever heard, black people don’t just live in Africa. there’s a shit ton of them in Europe including me.

[@jquiet6487]

Charlotte Maya And me!

[@biellaspointofview2054]

Charlotte Maya I’m pretty sure I said “majority white people” which implies not all of Europe is white. There’s a reason why black people wear weaves so much. That’s because we either hate our natural hair, hate the maintenance, or just lazy.

[@holyghostgirlb]

“We are not a trend”.. we’re legends living life creatively. #HereToStay

[@raymatthews7624]

please be more discriminating in your creativity.

[@anneshaadams]

a sad reality

[@tawneealexander623]

Annesha Adams Maybe its YOUR REALITY BUT ITS NOT MINE! Do something about it. Stop believing lies white people are jealous! People cf get plastic surgery to look like a black person all the time I was born with volume my hair can do anything it could be straight it could be an afro it could morph into anything just like I can people pay billions of dollars to the tanning industry I was born with one I have melanin in my skin I have something in common with a sun their skin burns because white people's body hates them their flesh that's why they look so big on Earth because the flesh black people have souls were known to have soul the reason why they can't dance is because they have no soul and you have to be able to go through stuff and I believe that even in the slavery time all that prayer that we actually needed is going to snowball and it's cumulative and we've developed an inside of us to have anything that we want when it comes to the Law of Attraction because we have a magnetic pull it comes from the light inside also people get lip injections to have my lips they get BOTOX to have my skin because we don't fall and crumble apart when we age we still look young no matter what people get butt implants to look like me so there is no problem stop telling people and enforcing the lie that it's a sad reality it's not my reality and it will never be and it shouldn't be yours either how embarrassing you are stronger than this!!!!

[@tawneealexander623]

Annesha Adams now you have 327 other people that believe the lie that you start I can't believe you are part of the problem stop posting embarrassing things I'm really annoyed by it and just walking confidence you have God that you know that haven't you seen black churches there's a reason why we faint and freak out and start clapping her hands so much and white people's churches you can't even dance you look funny if you dance because they don't feel what we feel that's something get over it we have a gold mine stop it now quit posting stuff like this it's not a reality it's not a reality it's not a reality it's not a reality!

[@gabrielbizzlebop4702]

no it's not.

[@lisajackson2329]

Annesha Adams Just remember no matter how light you date you still coming up black

[@kyladarden5174]

Tawnee Alexander Why U talking smack to her she wasn't even mentioning or blaming white people😑

[@t.y.6640]

It's crazy that ppl are still discriminating against dark skinned models. Naomi Campbell is one of the best models to ever live & she is dark skinned.

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

Yes she's amazing but how many European super models can you name? She's one of a very small and elite few. What is more important to ask what multi-million dollar campaigns was she tapped to be the face of? I'll hold.

[@ertfgghhhh]

Shes not THIS dark. Theyre dark even to black people

[@sweethearts86]

Taliyah McKenzie yes, but Naomi had to be assertive because those people will look you over, curse you and move on!

[@sweethearts86]

gospelevans what? They're not dark for "dark people"! They're part of the spectrum.

[@judyjones7451]

gospelevans you sound so dumb

[@Onelovekeepcalm]

I hate that they always chop off the hair of all the dark skin models!! They never make the white models go bald

[@KushQueen9]

exactly! !!!

[@lovingbritt]

My thoughts!!! I always wonder why their hair is short!!

[@flyhunnies8922]

Because they can't do our hair 😞 The industry is changing slowly but WAY too slowly

[@darkfeather6857]

I missed that part of the video. Maybe it's a choice. Maybe they can't grow long hair.

[@creativecookies_2492]

Rapture folds Yeah they can grow long hair! Everyone can unless you have something wrong which slows the growth process

[@pdias8469]

It’s time for black people take over this beauty industry. Nothing better than black skin. Black is beautiful.

[@diakawaka7033]

Yes high time but nothing hapening they need to team up with naomi capmbell

[@sephorakargbo7402]

@@itsmob4lifeVoodoo you trynna drop your race or...

[@itsmob4life]

Sephora Kargbo I’m trying to be truthful.

[@kairuannewambui8456]

Brother Voodoo low self esteem left the chat..bye

[@itsmob4life]

kairu Anne wambui left the chat and went to Mr. Jun’s beauty supply store 😂😂😂

[@MariaDailyTV]

Are you kidding me? These women are gorgeous. This is insane.

[@imkikita]

its time to start making black modeling agencies, with black makeup artists, etc. most are catered for white only. im bored of it.

[@OthoWilliamsJr]

When been saying that to the Models and the people that have the Passion & Eye for good Models. But our people are scared, cursed, and white-washed. Were waiting on the "Saviour" *smh*

[@miapia7229]

Bunnies Forever wtf are you talking about? Yes there are make up shades for darker skin tones. You people love to have so many excuses. I agree with the original commenter.

[@imkikita]

@@sruthi671 did u just call me a dead as broke?? Girl go get a life lmfao

[@hilol7402]

Then let us black people rise up and start trying to achieve that greatness.

[@kathyburton6112]

I am white lady who went into Debenhams to buy a range of make-up specially for black skin, I asked for help and was greeted with a dirty look and a nasty attitude by the beauty consultant, she said this makeup isn't for white people, I said I knew that and walked away. I wasn't actually shopping for myself I was shopping for someone else for a birthday gift. I'm not whining about myself because this is how women of colour have been treated for centuries. I think these women should stick two fingers up to the beauty and fashion industry and do there own thing. What should be a pleasant experience turns out to be a horrible experience for women of colour.

[@SoFrolushesTV]

So what i got from this is that the fashion industry class all Black women the same yet they will tell us a whte woman can be south african or british. Such a shame still in 2018 models have to do their own makeup

[@ertfgghhhh]

SoFrolushesTV she should bring her own wigs too

[@GandalfTheGay98]

Do you know where Britain is?

[@Klaharnchaiya]

so u're trying to be racist here lmao.. of course white woman can be british.. its a british country founded by white europeans... and of course they can be south african, its a former british colony..

[@bkzl]

when everyone is missing your "British" point. It's comparing two nationalities (probably Britain was the wrong choice to use) and how they can be viewed as different but Africa is summed up into one thing

[@emeraldmorgan6644]

To be real honest to the god given truth, black women like these do not need makeup.

[@yellowsugar5096]

The African girls have a very gentle and soft way of talking , they have a coolness that is calming .

[@nathaliamosqueda]

agreed. beautiful, and elegant!

[@La-PetitMort]

@gritt orisen Why are you yelling?

[@Lalaland-og9xr]

gritt orisen why are you yelling? Why are you yelling?

[@CelideeBudoromyi]

True

[@valr1260]

In my experience the European standard of beauty has always been shoved down every ones throats...it’s like we’re brainwashed through the media and sadly sometimes within our own families that lighter skin and more euro features are superior. This is not correct, I am so glad that I have deprogrammed myself and now recognize that dark skin and African features are JUST AS beautiful. We all possess beauty inside and out.

[@valr1260]

Derek Lowe I’m nobody’s victim I’m free of the brainwashing unlike your ignorant a&&.

[@um-muhammedmotherofmuhamme5465]

Yes true white people are also beautiful but also black people are so beautiful

[@GoogleUser-wy2vv]

It is a narcissistic manipulation. You are easier to control when you don't love yourself or your reflect. But these models clearly demonstrate what many of us already know and that is "the emperor has no clothes."

[@wb4882]

@Ian Dog you look like a female to male transgender

[@yurichtube1162]

@Derek Lowe he speaks truth. I always thought it was odd white girls should always be the default for beauty. Sure, people like colors and blue eyes (or green or grey) and blonde (or brown) are nice looking and shiny, but I personally see every girl with a Nice face and body beautiful.

[@jordynbrown4598]

Dang they are pretty

[@tanmarketingchannel3436]

Black skin is beautiful. Anyone thinking otherwise has a racist viewpoint.

[@blehhem1958]

Bro. Blax is beautiful but not everyone that is black is beautiful. Im black nigga

[@GoogleUser-wy2vv]

They are breathtaking. Bullys try to make you believe anything.

[@0906blue]

I don't like all blacks and I don't like all whites. Depends on the person.

[@danik2414]

@@0906blue And that is the art of not being racist. Making it about the person in question is the right way to go!

[@o.julia_9046]

Ian Dog This is so racist. First of all black women can do whatever they want with their hair and wigs are a protective style which protect the hair underneath. Also black people come in all shades light and dark, none is better than the other!

[@vanessaalimba]

“Do you taste like chocolate?” Like whaaaaaat? I’ve heard it all Lol 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@anishajuuko9889]

Wow dats sweet because imagine testing like chocolate

[@mylesanderson2861]

Wow that's weird.

[@raymatthews7624]

Figment of their deluded imagination. Liver lips and ashy skin is bitter. No chocolate flavor their.

[@fashiongoddezz3462]

Girl yesss we kill it the melanin gang is strong lol🙏🏾🙏🏿

[@jazelletenukirehara]

You should've asked that person (assuming he/she a white), would you taste like raw pork skin if I like yours! Man I'm pissed with that person who thought black girls taste like chocolate. Damn that bugger! I'm an Asian but I love black skinned people, those ladies are so gorgeous

[@williemcclary1841]

WARNING:BEAUTIFUL BLACK QUEENS HERE!! NOTICE: BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL!!

[@db4695]

belinda hawkins positivity is always accepted.

[@fatumacadey4899]

Willie McClary absolutely 😍

[@WilliamsPinch]

Ajak is so stunning! All gorgeous

[@thedcgirl202]

She's my favorite! I've been crushing on her since seeing her on the VS fashion show. But all the women are gorg!

[@MrsBrownCreole]

Being a dark skin girl in everyday life can be hard at times, so this doesn’t surprise me one bit. Thank you all for sharing your experiences. You all are beautiful, keep shining ✨

[@aubreyaragon988]

Such a shame african, and african american models are being treated like this. This is why I don't look at fashion magazines anymore. Ignorance & stupidity

[@raymatthews7624]

Lol. Hell what do you like? There are blacks doing commercials than white. If you are ugly and cannot resonate with magazine contents. That is your genetic disadvantage.

[@SPDcru]

It’s not enough for companies to just hire black models- they need to hire black makeup artists, black hair stylists, etc

[@TheElizabeth125]

paloma Why don't Black People start their own companies?

[@stayceii7103]

TheElizabeth125 why havent you started your own store?

[@nalulumu6093]

paloma so true

[@EBKEVENTSLLC]

follow us now #blackfashionmatters 09.13.18 come see how we plan to change this concept

[@imanmohamed8713]

when you learn to do hair and makeup you must learn how to do it for all hair types and skin colors.

[@dmccollins]

They are all GORGEOUS !!!

[@yudahel8521]

Donna McCollins Lies

[@Classof-wf5jw]

Yudah El truth

[@kashataylor6430]

This is so sad to hear in 2018.

[@jessjessjess222]

Kasha Taylor This is sad to hear at any time period.

[@hannahsmile1615]

Proud to be African🇸🇴❤️

[@siya958]

Hey I'm not from Africa but I'm too dark. Very dark

[@belleraja6233]

Medimentors Where are you from???

[@siya958]

@@belleraja6233 india

[@itsmehani7446]

Medimentors y’all are too beautiful I can’t take it no more

[@FlowerTower]

Lmfao, I'm darker than A LOT of Africans and I am not African.

[@blendedtonesable]

Iman, Naomi &other have said the same thing since the '80's & 90's. So 40 years later....smh

[@sylviasmith105]

I know,it's about as bad as I am still singing in 2018 we shall overcome from the MLK marches.

[@amak7663]

A message to all makeup artists and hair stylists: If you can't do every type of hair then you're not good at your job

[@allycebest5]

Agree! That's a fact! I lived in Japan for 3 years and Japanese hairstylists who have never even seen a black person before could do my hair because they are trained to be able to handle all hair textures. They also listen when I explain what to do and then I leave happy. If that's possible in Japan, it's possible in Paris or Milan, too. They need to step up their game.

[@joleenmasha]

Black is beauty and it will remain like that forever

[@andymr21]

Jason Heilinger she just said black is beauty did she mention white?

[@lorealkinshasa1781]

@Jason Heilinger speak for yourself

[@fatimajobe9973]

앤디Andy ? All skins are beautiful 😂

[@a.m.a9332]

@@andymr21 is this a video about white or is it about the way the whites treat the blacks in the industry?... Cause I don't know. You tell me.... Tell me why would she boost another race that was shitting on another because of there skin tone?... It's not rocket science

[@a.m.a9332]

@@fatimajobe9973 your right but the other guy was born an IDIOT!

[@T3XACAN0]

Black skin don't crack! Black skin is glowy and soft to the touch! We smell like Coconut Oil, Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter. 👍🏾🙏🏾👶🏾

[@minnahbadruddin6863]

Periodt

[@darlenegoodwin6467]

That saying is NOT racist!!!! It is the truth that black don't crack !!!! And a white person told me about that!!!!

[@water9baby972]

I smell like that also and I'm white.

[@sephorakargbo7402]

@@water9baby972 um...you have a nice acquired taste in products

[@water9baby972]

@@sephorakargbo7402 thank you. ;)

[@Simplegirltv]

Beautiful women keep y'all head up sisters

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

Afrocentric: I came from a family which we were always told how beautiful we are and to maintain a lovely, caring, respectful POSITIVE ATTITUDE 💪✊👍🙏👑💯YOU BETTER KNOW IT. The females in my family stand tall and proud to be who we are and love our features and skin color. Hey Hey 😄😄😄😄

[@ሰላምንናፋቂበሱፈቃድ]

I am proud because of my dark chocolate color from Ethiopia

[@slahhersxddgdef5185]

im ethiopian and proud that im black

[@Mina-wn5ip]

@Shkorina shkorina why not?

[@Mina-wn5ip]

@Shkorina shkorina the very first thing all African haven't the same features as well as colour most people labelled west African features as only African symbols but Egyptian Algerian Moroccan Tunisian are also the part of Africa. eritrean,Ethiopian,Somalian,sudan ,Rwanda as well are black African but a bit different face features so africa is a continent not country we r not all same sorry for broken English ab mewedaata tselim ena but we are different i my self proudly black African

[@erikagreene7890]

Me too!!!

[@Mina-wn5ip]

it's is true and not only ethiopian problem all the Horner's share this syndrome and shame on us as i told you am very proud with my black African identity but i have also particular unique "meninet" am habesha and I love it cheers

[@Bantufro]

Ajak Deng is the first model I ever followed on Instagram [2012]. This girl needs more recognition, why big magazines act like they don’t exists when they profit from their image for “diversity purposes” ..

[@irmabrul2375]

Bantu Fro i

[@patriciataremwa9735]

I'm definitely following her on IG to see more of her work. She's gorgeous

[@clivealbert1646]

The black nations to create their own black model agency and cater for ourselves

[@Lalaland-og9xr]

Exactly

[@raymatthews7624]

They have agencies in New York. Except the Blacks prefer the white agencies.

[@keshiemansouri9391]

And I'm quite sure Naomi went through the same things. Her name is now a global brand. Resilience ladies. Be resilient.

[@alphacharm]

Keshie Mansouri she did just sad.

[@TheElizabeth125]

Keshie Mansouri Or they can stop begging White People for approval.

[@keshiemansouri9391]

TheElizabeth125 imo, they're not conforming. Each one of these ladies is confident in the skin they're in. WOC need to be included in the conversation of beauty. It's as simple as that. These women are expressing their frustrations with the industry and these issues are 100% valid. The world is diverse and clothes should reflect inclusion. The industry has to meet WOC where they are, not the other way around.

[@erikad2261]

You should not be called a hairstylist/makeup artist if you can’t correctly do anyone that sits in your chair. Just saying.

[@journeybeyondthesea]

Erika Delahuerta fr!!

[@donnalove1996]

Hold up do they not have black hairstylist or makeup artist backstage????????? Like I need to know so I can become the first to make difference

[@NotiandSera]

donna thompson go get that job sis 😄

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

Fashion is highly competitive/political make no mistake and it applies to backstage. Typically an agency is hired for Hair and MUA, the booker decides who gets the jobs or the person in charge picks their staff. They usually hire friends or those that have the power to book them for future jobs. Some MUA's do not have respect for our skin color, so they think it's easy, so you don't need a special talent, training or technique.

[@lisasmita5379]

If you can, go for it. This industry has always been racists.

[@Loverlovelife]

donna thompson that’s the same question all I see is white people I know it’s black men & women makeup artists that’s trying to break into the fashion world I need answers so its no black people that don’t want to in the fashion industry

[@britneyhouston-escajeda7246]

Not usually in Paris or Milan...🙁

[@blessingkhaukha4292]

The thing is we are precious in God's sight

[@thesunwillshineonme]

All their faces are perfectly symmetrical... just beautiful

[@msbeautifull34]

These women are Gorgeous!!!😍😍

[@susanmuthoni1167]

They are beautiful😍😚😙

[@msbeautifull34]

@Voice of Reason8071 Voice of Reason8071 aww thanks

[@Lilly-pg9dd]

black woman are so beautiful!!🙏🏼

[@kiimjol4889]

so is every other race

[@TonyTurner]

@@kiimjol4889 This video is about black women, not every race. Shut it

[@2ABECKLES]

Thank you😘✊🏾

[@helixmoore7636]

I as a white man can appreciate GODS direct creation. Only respect for these women.

[@mariannimoh9514]

agust,d creator I met the one with the long hair before at Lexington ave train station here in Ny. She so tall and skinny. When I saw her I didn’t believe my eyes, I didn’t know whether I should walk up and get her autograph. No one was checking her out so I was like just leave her alone. But she so tall and skinny. Very skinny but beautiful

[@adajesus7232]

I love how naomi Campbel doesn't take nonsense from no one,she gives it to you straight away

[@GraceLifeExoticals]

For the record African women from every culture and tribe can grow their hair past their ass cheeks. My hair is natural 4a texture and it is almost past my bra strap. No we don't taste like chocolate. We don't need lots of make up and we don't hate our complexion. We don't envy other people and we definitely strive for greatness in all we do. We aren't insecure and we all don't act the same or believe the same. We are diverse and beautiful. ✌

[@xella3388]

There needs to be a "Love" button, lol.

[@chantz2400]

It's really good that you have a lot of self worth. However you add nothing to the [epidemic] of the 10 billion dollars industries (weaves, skin bleaching, rhinoplasty) that pray on black self-hate. Blanket statements like "We don't envy other people" are not only lies, but contradict present facts and numbers.

[@xella3388]

Denying hateful rhetoric is a step towards liberation from institutionalized self-hate, and it doesn't matter what ethnic group you belong to, it's inflicted on everyone. Many non-blacks sink billions into cosmetic procedures, getting lip fillers, hair-thickening plugs and extensions, breast, thigh and buttock implants to achieve the archetypal look most associate with black and brown women. Asian markets: facial reconstructions and skin treatments. Brazillian markets: rhinoplasty and augmentation. It might not be broadcast as relentlessly in your country, but "black self-hate" is a global sensation that exists everywhere and reaches into every insecurity one might have, regardless of ethnicity. The cosmetic and fashion industry are as much to blame for warping the cultural nuances that help shape our beauty ideals. Expressing pride in the diversities of beauty does more than point at negative facts for the sake of saying they are current facts. It presents an alternative, to deny those facts as permanent reality. To persevere through systemic prejudice and proudly represent the unique beauty you embody sows positivity alongside the seeds of hate. That's why there needs to be a Love button for that comment.

[@sheiladejarnette6061]

@@chantz2400 It goes both way there are plenty of other races getting butt injection and lip fillers trying to get what alot of us have naturally

[@db4695]

Chantz weave epidemic is not worse than this ass shot/lip injection epidemic..weave is harmless, these white girls out here killing they self tryna fit in.

[@Duwor]

Nothing feels good than being black. ☝🏿💪🏿👌🏿🤞🏿😍

[@tammi67able]

Kies amen!

[@happyface3111]

Yessssss 💝

[@anyransmith1778]

Yes PERIOD 👍🏾

[@lottawondel4996]

Nothing feels good than being a human.

[@nawaljama391]

@@lottawondel4996 Black and human

[@seerpou]

as a white person, im so genuinely sorry for this illness in our society

[@CintoMYSOUL]

seerpou it’s not an illness, people consciously decided not to treat them equally because they’re Black. Racism is a dehumanizing system , but it’s certainly not a disease.

[@seerpou]

agreed. its a systemic evil. but hopefully we can cure this

[@damnedifido1062]

ray matthews So because it doesn’t happened to you personally, the struggle of the women in this video is irrelevant? What are you trying to say with that statement and how is pointing out real social problems in a work space an issue?

[@raymatthews7624]

Please get a job. Go to any studio in progress and see what goes on their. Before making stupid comments. No sense trying, to explain logic to you. You are one of those, who only listen to what they want to hear and see what you want to see. Learn the facts and lose your ignorance. I can hear you saying Michael Brown is innocent, despite the facts on the video. CNN is hiring your type.

[@damnedifido1062]

ray matthews It would of been nice if you actually addressed my comment instead of straw manning and based on your comments, you’ve made it clear that you don’t know much of anything😂😂

[@tammi67able]

Well your skin is flawless truly, Beautiful girls!

[@thampisunil9570]

So true 💖

[@franslam7398]

5:30 I would never expect that from a grown man. That's just ludicrous. A white child once asked me if I was made of chocolate but for fux sake that's a child. And this child was Polish to boot so he'd never seen anyone like me before (I was in Poland for a week). But to hear that from an adult? No adult should be this dumb smh

[@franslam7398]

+Tshegofatso Matemane - why am I not surprised smh

[@alissaa2809]

It sound actually really cute. Beeing made of chocolate is rather a nice thing (coming from a child)

[@rwandasfinest3181]

I think lots of parents don't know either. When I did ballet as a child a friend's mom told my mom (she's Turkish and we live in Germany) she thought I was painted (I think I had lipstick or other kind of stage makeup so maybe she thought I was body painted wtf?)

[@diana6echo]

Poland here :D Few times I've seen in public transportation scene, where some old white ppl asked black ppl if they are not too cold because obviously (to them) ALL black ppl are born in Africa... like guys, we do have black ppl on TV, Polish ppl, you can count them on fingers on one hand, but still, it's not some witchcraft or alien invasion...

[@CloudTribe]

It's not cute it's fuckin creepy and dehumanizing.

[@238graciela]

Naomi Campbell use your voice for this models.stand up for black model.🙏🏾

[@Aphrodites_son555]

Luxedivva she speaks out about this all the time. Naomi and Iman are activists for black models in the fashion industry.

[@tiggy500]

Luxedivva she does and she has for years been campaigning for diversity hence these girls being used and now having a voice. Just ask Beth Hardison who came before Naomi Campbell and Iman all of whom have had it twice as hard as these beautiful girls and are still working to change opinions along with new vogue editor Edward Enninful. So please don’t think they have not.

[@TheAbxgirl]

That is correct. Naomi used her voice about the modeling biz. Francisco Nars created his makeup line and the range of shades based on working with her for many years.

[@ksam5673]

SHE DOES SPEAK OUT ABOUT RACISM...SHE IS THE ONLY BLACK SUPERMODEL THAT DOES THIS

[@jessicafashionlover2148]

please naoimi aint trying to get those ppl upset

[@thedupester]

This is why there should be more black hairstylists and makeup artists in the industry altogether. They can better cater to the looks of models of color as well as educate other MUAs and stylists on how to do POC hair and makeup properly.

[@Loverlovelife]

thedupester yes I ask that same question so you telling me no black person don’t want to be part of the MUA I’m really we have millions of Makeupartist and black hairstyles

[@moniqueuu8777]

thedupester But if they barely want to hire Black models, they will definitely not hire Black make-up artists. Although Black artists know how to do every type of nationalities' make-up. It's a dam shame.

[@chericollier7332]

The black community distinguishes between skin tones as well. I still see negative posts about dark skin and short hair.

[@freethepeople6437]

Only in America.

[@sogosmile4624]

These women are just beyond beautiful, their skin is just glowing. They don't know what to do with all that beauty !

[@erikawhite5152]

They are intimidated by all of that beauty.

[@misslacolebaby734]

Hurtful to hear, but rise up women. We are beautiful and continue to look beautiful.

[@yewandegiwa2854]

Original Africans yasss fierce strong no mixture just pure love it

[@lateishaknight2508]

All of these models are so BEAUTIFUL.

[@lateishaknight2508]

@Ian Dog there BEAUTIFUL unlike you

[@Anzeon]

I struggled with the same damn thing and I'm done modeling for sure. I hate the fact that everyone tells me oh you should model you look like Tyson Beckford oh you have resemblances to Tyson Beckford or oh you could have been his kid. Well thank you I've been modeling and that was the most racist time in my entire life. Esp. when you go to a go-see and see the shild infront of the door which says "No black, no arabs and no asian models - Thank you!"... when I saw that, the pain wasn't just in my head but it was way deeper cause I see all kind of human being as one and make no differences. I made those kind of experiences around the globe (and I was traveling a lot) so I totally understand what they've been going through.... poor girls.

[@vividesiles3763]

😬😬❤

[@jessicafashionlover2148]

then ur gorg if u look like tyson but the industry isnt gonna change im a designer i would use asian latin indian and blk model over white model just because colors look bettrer on ethnic skin white ppl dont see that omly rail thin in sample size clothes

[@athenasuperheldin1017]

DON'T GIVE UP YOUR DREAMS! THAT IS WHAT THEY WANT. IF YOU CONTINUE PURSUING YOUR DREAMS....YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH THEM!

[@deronreed2945]

BUT THATS WHEN U GO HARDER!!!

[@honeybdream]

Beautiful women & gorgeous names‼️✨

[@florencekimondo972]

honeybdream oh they are gorgeous.

[@jonathanjonathan1551]

To be honest Black Women don't need make up. Black Women are beautiful. I love them! That's why I love my black skin. Black is everything!❤❤❤

[@AnnieSpecial92861]

Jonathan Jonathan that's what I say too...the melanin is enough colour and makeup... If at all,light make-up,eat healthy and do natural skin treatments...and we're good...really good...

[@jonathanjonathan1551]

Annie Special so true. What the black community needs to learn is how to embrace their skin. And I see that some of us are getting there❤❤❤

[@irmabrul2375]

Jonathan Jonathan i

[@lmcneillify]

Jonathan Jonathan ughhhh

[@sarahmoses1910]

I think that the melenated models are the prettiest. They paint a perfect picture and the clothes stand out , the look is completely different and they don't need all the make up and they have nice shapes. Love your self unconditionally , Black is beautifully undefined and can't be duplicated.

[@phideliakagai2603]

Do you taste like dark chocolate when I lick your skin.....that's rude

[@LittleBarracuda]

Just answer with 'does yours taste like white chocolate then?' If they take it with humor thats great and they probably just wanted to be funny, if not they may realize how rude their question was.

[@greatima526]

Phidelia Kagai Be like, “Do you taste like BITCH if I lick your skin because YOU sure do look like it.”

[@BlackGeoYoutube]

The man that said that to her was simply trying to get into her pants.

[@greatima526]

Tracy Oden 😂😂😂😂

[@astinsworld7264]

I can look at this both ways rude and a compliment. The white guy saw her skin as so enticingly dark and beautifully rich he was desperate for a taste lol😉 #melanin✨magic✨

[@annaanthony9788]

they have really nice skin and very beautiful girls ❤️❤️

[@springblossoms3705]

The model with the really short hair with the tear drop accessories is drop dead gorgeous! A pity they must put up with the ignorance of racist behaviours!😓

[@UndrgrndTy]

Ajak Deng!

[@starlite556]

They are in the industry so it is not racist. I have never seen such a whiny complaining race in all my life.

[@angelgill5390]

I am dark skinned and i have been insecure about it for years until one day I was on tiktok and I saw this dark skin girl and I was like black is really beautiful,from that moment i decided to love my skintone and i wont change it for anyone or anything.❤

[@princessingrid6209]

It’s ok God is with you and y’all are beautiful remember black is BEAUTY

[@julienehenry8030]

Why are black ppl so beautiful. Wow

[@yakairasmith1412]

chardonnay watkins we are and were created in the image of God our Lord and Savior.

[@jeanettejohnson7315]

chardonnay watkins We were the first people the Creator created . When God created Black people he broke the mold.

[@neymarmasters]

the image of god? single mothers goons and robbers. strippers and overweight

[@alexis5698]

DrawFromThePain Don’t be jealous

[@eden4190]

@@neymarmasters Why must you talk about your woman in such a way? Yes we know that Black people are created in the image of God and whites are not, but do not stereotype your people like that.

[@dariencashaw5751]

I believe these models stories. Im black. I'm proud. Im glad there story is getting told. I tell ppl all the time in the work ethic as a black person we get treat differently.

[@coleemerald4094]

I'm light skin and I've always admired dark skin. Especially me being from Africa and knowing the beauty that dark skin is created for. Dark skin is very powerful.

[@One-Of-One_01]

So beautiful...I love being a Black woman

[@lolabrini3758]

at the end of the day, even skin is what's beautiful, regardless of color fair skin usually have blotchy redness (can look inflamed and painful at times) and black skin usually has overpigmentation spots from acne, or darker around mouth area (making it look like 5oclock shadow) these women's skin is glowing and EVEN! not mentioning goodbone structure

[@um-muhammedmotherofmuhamme5465]

I'm proud that I'm black. Black skin is more beautiful than any other skin color

[@belyndax7104]

My feeling exactly

[@qur4334]

I love my dark skin!!! Why? Because black don't crack, I don't burn in the Sun. Millington meleton is the key of life

[@snaowey8901]

@Derek Lowe lol ur e-tarded haha

[@kikilu79]

UmMuhammed Seida wejira That’s great that you think black skin is more beautiful than other skin colors but, you should never get upset when other races think their skin is the most beautiful. It is an opinion after all.

[@victoriajoy.]

Derek Lowe whatta dickhead. Why r u commenting on everything pretty sure no one has ever complimented ur ugly self get a life derek

[@swtsuga4016]

These women are simply gorgeous!!! That black don't crack!

[@tyexoxo3507]

all those perfect teeth

[@deem2024]

Tye xoxo and full lips 🥰🥰😩

[@Pearl393]

Those teeth are brighter than my future will ever be

[@erikakane8037]

@@Pearl393 That's a gift for us dark chocolate girls.

[@user-rf3ty4rt9t]

100

[@JazzRockablity]

Sometimes I swear these models keep there hair short because the fake ass professionals can't handle their hair correctly when long.

[@nicholecheatum3757]

JazzBerry Beret that’s definitely why

[@raymatthews7624]

You are better of having short hair. it's easier to fit a wig on their. It's call acting and appearance is what sells. From your ghetto language I know you are ignorant on the subject matter.

[@abbyymarie4073]

@@raymatthews7624 Ok I respect your opinion but just judging someone and saying they ghetto and ignorant because that's they perspective is fucked up. This is why people don't get along nowadays

[@raymatthews7624]

If you are making an opinion 0n a subject matter, You should at lease have so knowledge of what you are talking about. The subject matter is: Modeling ( Print Work) Let's go to what it based on. If you take a minimum course , On the subject the industrial name is less glamorous, When we are born, the womb defecates you out of your mothers womb. The process is: Rejection. Modelling is the: Industry of rejection. Ethnicity is not the deciding factor. When you audition (Go See) if you don't get the part, you did not lose to a white person you lost to a more appealing person of your own race. So those fake tear drops, from those girls whining, has nothing to do with race. I am black, that does not happen in casting. Where a white is selected over a black. Get your facts straight. Again; The Industry Of Rejection. color notwithstanding.

[@serious7179]

@@raymatthews7624 you're an ignorant, arrogant jerk. How's that for being correct?

[@shericewillis1006]

they are all soo beautiful

[@ritakapia7140]

All of them are absolutely gorgeous😍

[@magleve6743]

No they aren't

[@wsheri11]

I really wish that they would start a modeling agency that will represent people who have MELANIN! Everytime you go to a modeling agency there is literally one or two that have melanin, everyone else are different shades of the SAME color. That does NOT represent the world. We all come from different backgrounds so why just choose ONE to represent everybody? I don't get it.

[@sparkman1314able]

Sheri Berry i see blacks who advocate for this being called hateful n racist. It's sad very sad. Black people are anti-black especially women(sorry) . How did Malcolm x ideologies become kkk? When did we lynch folks?

[@babycakes8514]

The problem is the demand for white models way outweighs demand for other races. If you opened such a melanin agency, it would struggle for lack of business

[@KushQueen9]

Exaaactly it's pathetic really. Many things haven't changed in 2018.

[@skins6587]

Sheri Berry amazing idea

[@TheElizabeth125]

Henri Brown That's why Black People should seperate and do for self....all other races do and have no problem doing so. Many Blacks want and need the validation of Whites and that's the main problem. There is a Continent full of Black People and the Caribbean also....Blacks should ONLY cater to other Blacks....so a Black agency would actually be big business.

[@lisat-wright99]

These girls are bright and beautiful! The one presumed to taste like chocolate reminds me of Lupita 💙

[@goretti3528]

I found myself tearing up at the end of this video because as a dark-skinned girl I can testify to how much of a struggle it is. Sadly this unfair treatment isn't limited to people outside the race but I've experienced this same hassle from people who are hardly lighter than me. On so many occasions I've heard people whisper amongst themselves about how dark I am and I've received uneccesasy comments for it. It really affects a person and makes them feel like some sort of odd specimen. And of course, it doesn't help that the media seems to love light-skinned girls more, meaning girls like myself get little to no representation. But seeing these women bring up the issue and share means a lot to me because no matter how lonely it feels I'm actually not alone. The struggle is real, but it's something we can overcome together, and it's so important that we reach out and stand with one another like this because in the end no matter how light or dark you are we are all beautiful and its something we ought to celebrate.

[@moniqueuu8777]

Goretti But now you have these beautiful dark skinned women as references to your beauty.

[@moniqueuu8777]

Me too. I love dark skin. I go to the neach to sunbathe so I can have a glow on my brown skin from the sun. Have you ever noticed that thw darker the skin, the smoother and even the skin tone. It's beautiful. And no acne. Every child in my family is a different color, white to dark brown, blue black. I love it.

[@tonypetty7540]

Dark skin women are the most beautiful GORGEOUS WOMEN THE MOST HIGH EVER CREATED I LOVE THEM

[@rasputinputin9409]

Yes that way black guys want to be with white women... :D you have nice people all colours,but reason why black guys want white girls so much I really don't know... Something have to be on white women if they want them more like they own race...

[@Alicia-wc5zz]

Rasputin Putin just the stereotype society built for dark skin women is the problem

[@raymatthews7624]

Who cares, why are you trying to convince yourself and us?

[@tails9025]

Naaaaaaah lightskins are better. Face it!

[@shanaburch2625]

As a young black single mom raising a black daughter. I need to see more of this. We live in a predominantly white state and it’s sometimes hard to see beauty in your skin ur everything but seeing more of them gives me courage

[@Abidemi.]

the story about not getting wet skin and the story about skin tasting like chocolate killed me. What the hell. Where is common sense??

[@MedusasSnakePit]

HABBY O yep they do ask dumb questions like that. I had a white guy say that about black hair, because my daughter was wearing an Afro. He literally came up and said “is it true your type of hair doesn’t get wet?”

[@MG-ui8jk]

Most of African are tall and has best body shape

[@kasperaviciuteemilija8746]

They are skinny because they don't have what to eat

[@bangtanphoenix7280]

@@kasperaviciuteemilija8746 ?¿

[@beecute5]

Kasperaviciute Emilija or they have a faster metabolism than you which is a great thing

[@sophiat7281]

get better grammar. and don’t come at me saying that you’re French or whatever

[@jayjee735]

Not true we are the most diverse people's from pygmies in the Congo rainforest to tall slim in the east to a more stocky build to the west of the continent and everything in between. There is a wealth of food and nutrients due to the various climates and conditions which varies giving rise to the different body types, skin complexion and hair types in African people we see today. We are variety!

[@queenruby1969]

The melanin 🥰💅🏽 Even though I am a 13 year old light skin black girl I am happy to see my fellow dark skin sisters have the courage to speak about these struggles I know it’s not easy to talk about these past experiences. P.S These women are very pretty 😍💗.

[@abdulrahmanalshatti3093]

it is really funny, how makeup artists do not know how to do make up on darker skin or hair stylist that doesn't know how to style a textured hair, lack of experience maybe, it so sad that till this day such things keep extending further. they all look beautiful;

[@keishastewart5614]

Gossip KoooKie You also have to take into consideration they probably never got practice on these ethnicities. To be very honest as a black person I realize that we kinda like to stick to our own. 😪

[@abdulrahmanalshatti3093]

Keisha Stewart I know but that makes sense for example, because I have an olive tone so Anyone can work on it, If they were trained. But for some reason they make me so yellow when I get it professionally done at Mac. Vice versa you feel comfortable with someone who can understand your skin shade better, as they know it. But I totally het ur point

[@sinni6053]

Beautiful women

[@diamond4270]

THEY ARE GORGGGGGG, my lord. God really took his time with them

[@IMarie-xs5dg]

All of them are absolutely gorgeous!! Their skins are so amazing!!! They photograph soo well. I wish them the best with their modeling careers! I pray for change in the industry and hope people will see the dark skinned models and women are just as beautiful as everyone else.