Well, People Magazine confirmed what I (and hopefully you too) already knew. Generally speaking, People proclaimed that brown skinned women are just as beautiful--if not more--than their non-melanin counterparts. And this was done all by way of the super talented actress who has mesmerized us all (don't front), Lupita Nyong'o.
Lupita's picture is front row and center of this cover to be seen by millions of eyes around the world. What makes this even more special is to think of her words just months earlier as she accepted the Best Breakthrough Performance Award for her role as Patsy in 12 Years A Slave at the Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon:
"I remember a time when I too felt unbeautiful. I put on the TV and only saw pale skin. I got teased and taunted about my night-shaded skin....I hope that my presence on your screens and in the magazines may lead you, young girl, on a similar journey. That you will feel the validation of your external beauty but also get to the deeper business of being beautiful inside. There is no shade in that beauty."
While some celebrity flee from the limelight and shrink at the label of "role model," Lupita is soaking it up, breathing it in and using it as a tool to inspire young girls to aspire. Her beauty from within illuminates the beauty that is first noticed from without. I didn't need People's nod to notice...but it's good to know they do.
Congrats to Lupita!!! May all women of all shades continue to be marked BEAUTIFUL!
Read more about Lupita's blooming career, here.
