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I was born in Senegal in 1996. My mom moved to New York when I was two years old, so I was raised by my aunt back home.

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Khoudia Diop

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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.

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While in Paris, I got into modeling – photographers would literally stop me on the street.

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May 4, 2024

While in Paris, I got into modeling – photographers would literally stop me on the street.

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May 4, 2024

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.

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