Why Representation Matters

    

Growing up, I read many magazines, comic books, watched many movies. It was very hard to find people who looked like me. There was always white or fair skinned people portrayed in lead roles. These types of things have a huge effect on kids. People want to feel like they can relate to people who are in magnificent positions and should be recognized. 

    That is directly why I've utilized this opportunity to create a magazine that would represent many girls who look like me or aren't openly represented enough by society. Usually dark skin women are less casted for lead roles for magazines or movies and face racism in this industry. My magazine will correctly portray black women and people of color. This will make people who look like me, especially young girls, feel like they can be the face of a large cover magazine.

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