Colorism 2Chantel UtleyUnfortunalty colorism affects African Americans as well as other races. We are a people of beauty... and I could reallystop there but I'll continue.We are a people of such beauty we are often mimicked; our hair texture, our bold features and countless shades of brown are desired by many. Colorism plays into that because even though they mimic us we still give a false notion that we do not love ourselves, and some don't. It's taken my dad reminding me that I am worth more than rubies and my mom to constantly point out my unique features, for me to realize they were blessings and not flaws. My parents worked on me from the inside out so I could understand what true beauty is.So of course every now and then I compare myself to someone whom may have features that are more prominent in the media; lighter skin; longer hair, colored eyes; but I don't have those features. I like me and it took me a very, very long time to like me and the skin I'm in. So now I complement my brown sisters. If we lifted each other more instead of envy others we'd be much further, and ultimately we'd all understand that we truly are a people of beauty.
Mariana Perfetto reaches to lift her daughter Becca, 17, from bed to get her ready for school. Becca was born with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome, leaving her unable to walk, speak, eat or develop normally.
Trumpet player Kevin Goodnight practices as he has his portrait taken during KY Blues Jam. Every Sunday night blues and music enthusiasts come together together to jam and improv music together. "It's like Garage band with adults." Said Goodnight.
Rice University's Samantha Chaiken heads the ball as WKU's Hannah Chua competes for control to bring it into play. WKU's Women's soccer team fell short to Rice University in a 3-1 match on Friday Sept. 25 at WKU's soccer complex.
Colorism 1Chantel UtleyUnfortunalty colorism affects African Americans as well as other races. We are a people of beauty... and I could reallystop there but I'll continue.We are a people of such beauty we are often mimicked; our hair texture, our bold features and countless shades of brown are desired by many. Colorism plays into that because even though they mimic us we still give a false notion that we do not love ourselves, and some don't. It's taken my dad reminding me that I am worth more than rubies and my mom to constantly point out my unique features, for me to realize they were blessings and not flaws. My parents worked on me from the inside out so I could understand what true beauty is.So of course every now and then I compare myself to someone whom may have features that are more prominent in the media; lighter skin; longer hair, colored eyes; but I don't have those features. I like me and it took me a very, very long time to like me and the skin I'm in. So now I complement my brown sisters. If we lifted each other more instead of envy others we'd be much further, and ultimately we'd all understand that we truly are a people of beauty.
Kali Oliver, 16, rehearses her solo in her classmate, Samuel Painter's original piece "Village of Broken People". The students participated in the Student Choreographic Workshop for the Dance school at the Chautauqua Institution. "I feel like I really Connected to this piece of music and this choreography," Said Paint.
Moriah Ruelez reacts after having cake smashed in her face as part of her 14th birthday celebration outside of La Luz Del Mundo (The Light of the World) church.