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The Beauty Has No Color Challenge- Makeup Artists Changing the World

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Have you heard of the Beauty has No Color Challenge? Makeup artists and lovers from all over are coming together to end prejudice. Thus, promoting that beauty comes in all shades. Leading the charge is makeup artist Kat Bahadur who is extremely passionate about makeup. Thanks to her hashtag and skills people are talking. Let’s get to gabbing, we got all the details for ya!

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Kat’s love for cosmetics has garnered her thousands of social media fans. Now she is using her platform and voice for a good cause. She explains:

“So I’m going to post a video speaking on why I’m pushing this so hard. It’s disgusting how people are treating each other because they want people to remain segregated. Beauty has no color.

I want to make people uncomfortable. I want people to begin talking. Moreover, I need people to stop being so caged up in their mind. Also, I need people to start loving and stop bashing people just because we want to be unified.

God  made us all beautiful. Beauty has no color. This look was inspired by the comment section in the picture where I had multiple shades. We as a people need to stop this race competition. No one is better than another. We are all equal in the eyes of God. Moreover if he sees us as equal why don’t we?

This world is hurting. Furthermore, we all need to learn how to accept each other. It’s 2017 let’s get it together now and more importantly we need to start loving more as well as forgiving.

As a makeup artist and lover of all people I challenge my other makeup artist friends to recreate this look and post with the hashtag Beauty Has No Color. There is nothing wrong with appreciating beauty. There is nothing wrong with being an artist. Stop being a hater and learn to love with your whole heart.”

Beauty has No Color Challenge

Feeling this beauty challenge? Want to get involved? All you have to do is recreate a look similar to the one Kat designed demonstrating that all skin tones are gorgeous.

Once you have your makeup on point for the challenge post it online and tag Kat. So then, go ahead and put those YouTube skills work. You may just be helping others to see the beauty that all of us possess.

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Fashion

African Model’s Black Mirror Fashion Diversity Project Recreates Ad Campaigns

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African Model's Black Mirror Fashion Diversity Project Recreates Ad Campaigns

Imagine going on a job interview and being told you could not be hired because there is already someone working there who looks like you. You might think that establishment was weird or odd for denying you work for such reasons. Nevertheless, that is exactly how the modeling industry works for women of color and those too short or wider than a clothes hanger. As long as one or two are models in those categories are working that is deemed enough representation. However, one model is hoping to change that notion. We hope you enjoy the following feature: African Model’s Black Mirror Fashion Diversity Project Recreates Ad Campaigns.

African Model’s Black Mirror Fashion Diversity Project Recreates Ad Campaigns

Black Mirror is the brain child of model, Deddeh Howard. During her career Howard experienced castings similar to the scenario mentioned at the outset. As a result, she is now dedicated to helping to change and shake things up a bit. She explains Black Mirror stating,

“The Black Mirror has nothing to do with [being] racist, it’s about diversity. It’s about representation, it’s about fairness and respect. How many Asian models are there? Indian models?! Native American models? Or short models, plus size models? You get the point. It’s so sad to see that every time this topic comes up, it’s always a war.

You got to understand Raffael and I are an interracial couple, we worked on this project together and always saw ourselves as one, not black or white, and that’s powerful. So it shouldn’t be all negative. Again, all I wanted is to do something positive and inspiring about my race. So we all need to pause and think! Let’s unite not divide.”

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The inspiration behind wanting more change is nothing new for Deddeh. Actually, these thoughts reach back into her childhood. How we are raised really does play a part in shaping our outlook as adults. Howard explains,

“Growing up in Africa, I knew nothing about black and white, we’re all equal, it was united we stand! At least that’s what my parents taught me and that’s what I believe in. I believe we can be whoever we want to be, so don’t let anyone [say] you can’t be what you want to be. If they can do it so can you! It’s about time we stand up together. Dream and believe. I’m personally fighting for more diversity especially more black models to be seen on bill boards, movies, TV commercials, advertisements etc. for us all.”

African Model’s Black Mirror Fashion Diversity Project

Deddeh Howard is steadily releasing photos that demonstrate how beautiful and easy diversity really can be. Her captions for each pic are heartfelt and inspiring. So then, take a moment and check them out for yourself below! Moreover, girls remember to always think like Deddeh. You really can do anything you want so don’t let anyone prevent you.

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“Progress is impossible without change and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything! Stand up and make progress!”

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“Answer to your questions: Black Mirror. The two images being shown together should really show that we all have a place, that we all belong and should be visible! Thanks for all the love.”

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“What a great ad right there, it shows it can be done. We are all united no matter what color we have. I was so touched by all your messages and emails. If you see inspiring ads like this one here please send them to me. We’re all so BEAUTIFUL!”

Want to connect with Deddeh Howard? Follow her on her social platforms. On Instagram you can find her at “secretofdd.” Furthermore, while you are at it be sure to come say hi to us too, we’re always posting new content that we are sure you will love!

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Celebrities

Halle Berry Talks Hollywood Diversity Since Oscar Win

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Halle Berry Talks Hollywood Diversity Since Oscar Win

Hollywood diversity has been a real hot topic as of late. New school and old school entertainers have all took a turn weighing in on things. This week Halle Berry spoke of Hollywood diversity while she attended the Makers 2016 conference.

This year the Oscars were deemed as being slanted or one-sided. Halle would be the perfect woman to speak on this matter due to the fact she has actually won an Academy Award. Moreover, her acceptance speech highlighted the very struggle actors and actresses of color faced… Hollywood diversity. Berry reminisced,

“I believed that in that moment, that when I said [during my acceptance speech], ‘The door tonight has been opened,’ I believed that with every bone in my body that this was going to incite change because this door, this barrier, had been broken. To sit here almost 15 years later, and knowing that another woman of color has not walked through that door, is heartbreaking. It’s heartbreaking because I thought that moment was bigger than me. It’s heartbreaking to start to think maybe it wasn’t bigger than me. Maybe it wasn’t. And I so desperately felt like it was.”

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA - FEBRUARY 02: Actress Halle Berry speaks at the AOL 2016 MAKERS conference at Terranea Resort on February 2, 2016 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Actress Halle Berry speaks at the AOL 2016 MAKERS conference at Terranea Resort on February 2, 2016 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Yes, believe it or not it has been 15 years since Halle’s win and a woman of color has not won since. Therefore, what is the problem, why are actors/actresses not winning or being nominated? Many have their views and theories, but some feel Viola Davis hit the nail on the head when she said, “Opportunity.” Halle Berry seems to agree, at the conference she stated,

“As filmmakers and as actors, we have a responsibility to tell the truth. And the films, I think, that are coming out of Hollywood aren’t truthful. … They’re not really depicting the importance and the involvement and the participation of people of color in our American culture.”

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Opportunity of receiving choice roles and true representation in film seems to be slowing progress in Hollywood. Where is our Cleopatra, Romeo and Juliet, Ben Hur, Chariots of Fire, Terms of Endearment, Rain Man, Forest Gump, Gladiator, Million Dollar Baby, The Artist and Birdman? Most films that win Oscars only show people of color under one light. From Gone With the Wind to 12 Years a Slave movie goers have only been treated to one part of Black History. We challenge filmmakers to go outside the box and take chances. For if we want Hollywood diversity to change we must also be diverse in story lines and production.

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Fashion Notes: Halle Berry Wore a Camilla and Marc Spring 2015 White ‘Altitude’ Dress With Asymmetrical Hemline and High Fold-Over Collar.

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