Tag: black
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Teen Bullied For Her Incredibly Dark Skin Color Becomes A Model, Takes The Internet By Storm
We all know that the fashion industry can be a pretty harsh environment for work. Many girls just cannot take the pressure of looking their best at all times and turn away from the modeling possibilities. And though the industry has rigorous beauty standards, more and more unconventionally beautiful girls become the next superstars.…
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Black People Asked White People About Things They Don’t Understand About Them And Actually Received Frank Answers
A few years back, when social media was in its infancy and people were thinking about its potential to change the world, we imagined all the ways that it would help to bring us together. Easy and instant communication with people from all over the planet would surely break down the artificial borders constructed between…
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Sarcastic Illustrations Cleverly Visualize Themes of Modern Life
German illustrator Sergio Ingravalle likes to stir the pot with his art. His latest series titled Mindshots focuses on minimalistic illustration with just a few shapes and lines, proving he has a natural talent for visual language. Often inspired by everyday moments with an aesthetic of red, white and black, Sergio told us: “The title of…
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Author Shares The Heartbreaking Story About The ‘Third Man’ In The Famous Photo From The 1968 Olympics
As you may know from the famous photo, at the Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968, a heroic protest for equality occurred as the medals were being awarded. Many of us know Tommie Smith and John Carlos as the brave heroes who dared to stand for their civil rights, but only a few remember…
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Artist Reimagines Cartoons With Black Characters, And The Result Triggers Some People
Tyron Handy is a comic artist and children's book illustrator from Philadelphia. His latest series reimagine some of his favourite cartoons with black characters. It has garnered him a lot of attention, with a huge following on instagram. Handy thinks that the positive attention he’s received is because of the creativity he puts into his…