How could I win an award for photography and not take my own photos lol
I couldn’t be more grateful for this honor. Photography means so much more to me than just taking “pretty pictures”. I want my work to always scream Black, Proud, and Beautiful. I want my work to affirm our beauty, to affirm our greatness, potential, and to inspire. We deserve to see ourselves through our own eyes. So often we’re taught to just be happy to be in the room. I know I mention my university all the time, but it really taught me the importance of creating spaces where we’re celebrated and not tolerated. We deserve to see our stars beautifully lit with their heads held high with pride. Greatness is in all of us, and sometimes it takes seeing it on screen or in pictures to believe it!
To all my creators of color out there, I know how it feels to fight to be seen and for your work to get the same respect and recognition as others. Having to just be happy with the opportunity and not get paid your worth if you’re getting paid at all. It’s important that we all advocate for each other and encourage each other. There are so many of us out here representing us and creating opportunities for other creatives of color to follow. No one is in competition. We are a community, and I’m so blessed that I’m able to be part of the shift.
This was never about me, it was always about “Us”, “Representation”, and “The Culture” but I’ve just scratched the surface of who I am becoming and what I will accomplish! Thank you again
@hollywoodbeautyawards !
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