"I am Hollywood's acceptable version of a Black girl and that has to change. We're vastly too beautiful and too interesting for me to be the only representation of that." - #Zendaya in conversation with @BadAssBoz at #BeautyconNYC
Zendaya openly discusses colorism, recognizes her privilege and stands in truth. With her opportunities, she recognizes the importance of creating opportunities and amplifying the voices of others. “No one is free until we are all free.”
Also, while you all are here, can you check out and support my fashion startup? You can rent and sell clothes with other people! ItsModelCitizen.com @itsmodelcitizen
I’m really shocked that some of y’all would rather silence the conversation than have a bi-racial Black woman discuss this. She is Black AND white. It’s not an either or...read my op-ed on @HelloBeautiful for more: hellobeautiful.com/2996305/zenday…
