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Elite Plus INC. Presents Beyond the Fashion Town Hall Meeting: May 2, 2015

We had such a great time at  the Beyond the Fashion Town Hall Meeting hosted by Elite Plus Inc. We don’t like to give away everything because we want you to attend the next event but here are some issues that were discussed: There's nothing wrong with losing weight if your plus size. Colorism in the Plus size industry is real. Why compete when we can UNITE!   Check out some highlights! Trojah Morgan,...

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Beautie Brownie Ajak Deng “Discouraged because of my dark skin”

“I've always been discouraged because of my dark skin, there are only a few dark skin people who think their have made it but I think they didn't. Just because a dark skin will always be a dark skin. May 2015 be a little different. No one will ever give me the same credit as they give to the light skin or a white woman and for that I am very grateful no matter what they say or do toward me. One...

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LisaRaye Tackles Colorism In Directorial Debut Film “Skinned”

Now you all know we WILL be watching this film! We are all aware of the whole “light skin” versus “dark skin” epidemic that currently plague’s our society today. This new film, directed by Lisa Raye, seems to really expose this plague and really enlighten us about the dangerous effects it really has on us! Check out the full article on Madame Noire written by Veronica Wells. That Lisa Raye…if...

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Lupita Nyong'o Was Told She'd Never Find A Husband Because Of Her Dark Skin Color

The title alone is upsetting isn’t it? Especially considering how absolutely BEAUTIFUL Lupita is! Check out this article written by Julee Wilson of The Huffington Post:We're certain it's the combination of Lupita Nyong'o's incredible talent (see: Academy Award) and killer looks (see: red carpet slayage) that have landed her on the cover of Glamour's 24th Women of the Year cover. However the...

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