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Calvin Klein Model Ebonee Davis Confirms that, Like Your Typical F*ckboy, the Fashion Industry Doesn’t Think ‘Just Black’ Girls Can be Pretty
A few days ago Calvin Klein model Ebonee Davis delivered a powerful TedX Talk on race. With insight and intelligence she recounted the many micro-aggressions she has faced on her journey to becoming a model. In one eyebrow-raising segment, she discussed how the fashion industry sees African American women who are not multiracial.
“Casting directors would ask me, “Where are you from?” to which I would respond, “Seattle.” And then, “Where are your parents from?” to which I would respond “Seattle.” I was met with looks of confusion. As if it were impossible to conceptualize that black beauty exists right here in America. If they were really bold they would ask me, “But, like, what’s your ethnicity? Where are your people from?” And I would say, “Well my people were kidnapped and brought here as slaves and had their identity erased so I don’t really know.” And I wouldn’t get a great response. They would say to me, “You’re so beautiful, you must be mixed.” What may have been intended as a compliment felt like an attempt to rationalize the source of my beauty. If I was mixed it would all make sense.”
Calvin Klein Model Ebonee Davis Confirms that, Like Your Typical F*ckboy, the Fashion Industry Doesn’t Think ‘Just Black’ Girls Can be Pretty (Black Girl with Long Hair) Can someone explain to me why the hell does this happen AA women? Because this same modeling industry doesn't have a problem with getting west African women or foreign black women who carry the same traits as AA women, it's strange to me.
A few days ago Calvin Klein model Ebonee Davis delivered a powerful TedX Talk on race. With insight and intelligence she recounted the many micro-aggressions she has faced on her journey to becoming a model. In one eyebrow-raising segment, she discussed how the fashion industry sees African American women who are not multiracial.
“Casting directors would ask me, “Where are you from?” to which I would respond, “Seattle.” And then, “Where are your parents from?” to which I would respond “Seattle.” I was met with looks of confusion. As if it were impossible to conceptualize that black beauty exists right here in America. If they were really bold they would ask me, “But, like, what’s your ethnicity? Where are your people from?” And I would say, “Well my people were kidnapped and brought here as slaves and had their identity erased so I don’t really know.” And I wouldn’t get a great response. They would say to me, “You’re so beautiful, you must be mixed.” What may have been intended as a compliment felt like an attempt to rationalize the source of my beauty. If I was mixed it would all make sense.”
Calvin Klein Model Ebonee Davis Confirms that, Like Your Typical F*ckboy, the Fashion Industry Doesn’t Think ‘Just Black’ Girls Can be Pretty
A few days ago Calvin Klein model Ebonee Davis delivered a powerful TedX Talk on race. With insight and intelligence she recounted the many micro-aggressions she has faced on her journey to becoming a model. In one eyebrow-raising segment, she discussed how the fashion industry sees African American women who are not multiracial.
“Casting directors would ask me, “Where are you from?” to which I would respond, “Seattle.” And then, “Where are your parents from?” to which I would respond “Seattle.” I was met with looks of confusion. As if it were impossible to conceptualize that black beauty exists right here in America. If they were really bold they would ask me, “But, like, what’s your ethnicity? Where are your people from?” And I would say, “Well my people were kidnapped and brought here as slaves and had their identity erased so I don’t really know.” And I wouldn’t get a great response. They would say to me, “You’re so beautiful, you must be mixed.” What may have been intended as a compliment felt like an attempt to rationalize the source of my beauty. If I was mixed it would all make sense.”
Calvin Klein Model Ebonee Davis Confirms that, Like Your Typical F*ckboy, the Fashion Industry Doesn’t Think ‘Just Black’ Girls Can be Pretty (Black Girl with Long Hair) Can someone explain to me why the hell does this happen AA women? Because this same modeling industry doesn't have a problem with getting west African women or foreign black women who carry the same traits as AA women, it's strange to me.
Got damn... AA ethnic identity REALLY is gaining steam. And no this is not just the Coli. Plan on making a thread on this. Stay tuned.
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we dont want no devils in the house we want the lawrd@og_nya.lee
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The one and only Taylor Rooks. 
@IllmaticDelta @Poitier @SharinganBoy Do yall have better suggestions for lead ladies?
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no I don't but, I guess if I had to throw someone out there I guess it would be Ryan destiny.The one and only Taylor Rooks.@IllmaticDelta @Poitier @SharinganBoy Do yall have better suggestions for lead ladies?
Posted her already.
