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There's one more thing I want to say. It's a touchy subject. Black beauty. Black sensuality. We live in a culture where the beauty of black people isn't always as celebrated as other types. I'd like to help change that if I can!

There's one more thing I want to say. It's a touchy subject.

Topics: Beauty, Blackpeople, change, Culture, Help, People By Jody Watley

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