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Too much fair in Flair

Published:Tuesday | June 5, 2018 | 12:00 AM

 

THE EDITOR, Sir:

Having just read Flair Magazine, I was taken aback by the fair-skinned models used. Jamaica is made up of 95 per cent persons of African descent, with dark skin.

I find it very disturbing that on two particular pages, there were 22 models of very fair skin. This ratio is very, very troubling, as if black skin is a curse, or a badge of disgrace, which is not worthy of portrayal in your Flair.

Please, please, please! Find some black models to reflect Jamaica's demographic ratio.

HERU ISHAMAKUSA MENELIK (JP)

ptahheru@gmail.com