So the word is out. The models for Febs Vogue were darkened. Lightening as well as darkening demonstrates once again we are still “othered” and are not accepted for who we are. Wigs, straightened hair, and darkened skin, really?

It’s sad the the editor of Brithish Vogue is a Black man.

Creative Directors, actors, models, photographers, cameramen, etc. need to be highly critical and not participate in or create such bullshiggidy,

We should not participate in creating, or catering to the “White Gaze”.

Next these companies will have Black models dressed as slaves and say something like “We want to embrace the rich history of … more

Note the hairstyles. Black folks in the diaspora should just say no to participating in racist ads and purchasing brands who are aware or unaware of what they are doing. Most brands are aware of of the blowback but they know controversy gets attention and there are no real consequences.

Many of the women also all look like they are wearing wigs.

Malcolm H.