Quotes by Senegalese authors
Even though I was very young, it was traumatizing seeing someone try weird things on their skin all for the sake of being lighter. It's as common as relaxing your hair or maybe even brushing your teeth. I had friends not wanting to do it, but their moms gave them creams to help lighten their skin. That's how accessible it is.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
A tip that I got from my mom that really helps keep my skin fresh is to wash my face with ice water in the morning. I love it. Just splash with water - cold water. That's the first thing I do every morning.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
For those who feel the need to be bullies, I ignore them.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
We need more women of colour in fashion, period.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
There were times I wouldn't leave my room for weeks and sometimes missed school because I hated how people would look at me. But my older sister helped me find the positive: She used to show me pictures of Alek Wek to say, 'See! You can be a model if you want!'
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
You are OK however you are, and you are very beautiful.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
While in Paris, I got into modeling - photographers would literally stop me on the street.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
As I grew, I learned to love myself more every day and not pay attention to the negative people, which helped a lot.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
I wanted to express myself using visuals and also celebrate the beauty of black women, travel, and have amazing opportunities. I also wanted to be a living example of inspiration for other women and girls.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
I grew up in Senegal, where more than 50 percent of the women bleach their skin, and skin bleaching is a huge deal. I grew up seeing my cousins and my aunts using it.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
I don't know why. I'm fascinated with stars and space. I just love them.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
My very first account was @BlackBarbie, which is what my friends called me growing up. Then I thought, 'You can either call yourself that, or you can find something that will matter to dark-skinned girls.' So I came up with @melaniin.goddess.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
Where I grew up, we had light-skinned models but not dark. Every time I would talk about being a model with my friends, they would start laughing out loud.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
My sister was the one person who told me not to change, that my skin was beautiful. She really helped me feel good about myself.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
The message I have for my sisters is that how you look doesn't matter as long as you feel beautiful inside.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
When I was in high school in Paris, some photographers wanted my photos and asked if I was interested in modeling. I wasn't interested because I wanted to get my education first. I was scared because I didn't know what I was getting into.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
My skin is dark and glows. It almost seems blue, and it's supersoft.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
I want to inspire young girls and let them know that we are all goddesses inside and out.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
I wanted to bleach my skin so bad, but my sister always discouraged me. She'd say, 'This is a bad thing. Don't try it.'
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
I let my life, and success, speak for itself.
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese model
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