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" Having support from family, friends - and now fans - definitely helps to affirm that I am worthy, loved, and beautiful. I hope everyone can see that in themselves and feel this way. "

Khoudia Diop

Hope

Support

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" I was mostly bullied by my classmates. People would come up to me and say, 'You're so dark.' I'd always fight back by calling out one of their insecurities, like, 'Well, you have a big nose.' Today, I'd tell them that I really love them. I'd thank them because they made me realize how unique I am. "

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" My mom was the only one who didn't bleach her skin. She was the one who kept her natural complexion. So yes, I consider her a role model. All of her other family members would say to us, 'Oh, your mom is so beautiful. She's lucky she kept her skin.' Those comments stayed with me. "

Khoudia Diop

Beautiful

Family

" The message I have for my sisters is that how you look doesn't matter as long as you feel beautiful inside. "

" When I was younger, I didn't have any inspiration to like the skin I was in. "

Khoudia Diop

Any

Inspiration

" I want to inspire young girls and let them know that we are all goddesses inside and out. "

" Self-love is not something that you get in one day or two days. It's an ongoing process, and I go through it every day. "

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Cousins

Women

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Khoudia Diop

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" There were times I wouldn't leave my room for weeks and sometimes missed school because I hated how people would look at me. But my older sister helped me find the positive: She used to show me pictures of Alek Wek to say, 'See! You can be a model if you want!' "

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" A tip that I got from my mom that really helps keep my skin fresh is to wash my face with ice water in the morning. I love it. Just splash with water - cold water. That's the first thing I do every morning. "