This may be a conversation some people aren't ready to have- but I want to use my social platforms to raise awareness and shed light on things that are near and dear to my heart. With all of the injustices happening not only in 2020- but for quite some time in this world, it is important for us to have the conversation about diversity and inclusion. I know a lot of brands and companies are trying to "do their part" by featuring a black model at the top of their instagram feed, but let's be honest- this is NOT enough and it will never be enough. Pull up for change and hire more POC, have them on your boards that have discussions about racial and political injustices- with having the inclusion of different people, this will bring about different opinions and different opportunities. This is huge for the fashion world- a lot of brands benefit from black culture but refuse to give credit when it's due. I adore fashion and love to model, but a lot of times I see a lack of color in magazines and on fashion pages. It's like being told that as a dark skinned girl in a white fashion world, there' no room for me- but you know what I say to that response? I will make room and I plan to encourage other black people to be proud of their blackness and use it to their full advantage. Our time is now and it will be infinite.
I've made a vow to myself to focus on sustainable fashion/lifestyle- recycling, buying from antique stores, growing my own food... fast fashion needs to die.