The Future Is Female, As Told By Dom Pierre and Natalia Restrepo
Originally posted 8/2/2021 I never considered myself a model, but after shooting with Dom Pierre and Natalia Restrepo, I might reconsider that statement. Back in March, I did this amazing futuristic photo shoot that highlighted the power and beauty of Black women. Through Dom's eyes, he wanted to capture our grace, beauty, and perseverance under a futuristic scope. I gained my superpower the day God decided I would be born a Black woman. My skin color prepared me for years of strength, resilience, power, and drive. I learned early on that my complexion would cause me to be under-represented in media, overlooked for work opportunities, racially profiled, underfunded in the business world, and so much more. I also learned that...