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The under-representation of women of colour in the work place after celebrities speak out on their struggles

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Black female representation in mainstream media can be few and far between.The fashion industry takes inspiration from black culture, and some brands are viewing black women as a way to tap into a 'trend' or simply casting them to hit a 'diversity quota.' Naomi Campbell reflected on her struggles as a black woman from when she first started in the fashion industry, once saying: "When I started out, I wasn't being booked for certain shows because of the colour of my skin".

Many famous models went through similar experiences when it comes to their skin colour becoming a barrier to work in the fashion industry.

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