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" From what I see, people of color are being called on in a different way. We're being heard in a different way - louder. And I think it's such an exciting time. The power structure is being redefined, and we're redefining beauty with the stories that we're telling and the women we're showing on our covers. "

Elaine Welteroth

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Beauty

Time

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Learn

People

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Black

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Waves

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Candy

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