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" The curvy community has really given me a voice because people want to see someone who looks like they do. They want to know their beauty is valid. "

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" I try not to assign labels to myself. Sometimes I shop in the plus section, and sometimes I don't. I feel we attach too much significance to labels, and ultimately, it doesn't really matter. "

" War and armed conflict disproportionately affect women and can turn what is supposed to be a joyous and beautiful experience - childbirth - into a horrific or even fatal one. "

" The brands that choose to use me, my agency and social media have given me a face and a voice. "

" If you call me 'fat,' it doesn't bother me because I just don't care. "

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" You can't say you're inclusive when you only have one plus-size, hourglass white model. "

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" Everyone needs to realize the responsibility they hold and realize where they can make a difference. "

Make A Difference

" I think the real problem is all the negative connotations people have with that term. They think, 'Oh my God! I don't want to be 'plus-size!'' But people attach too much significance to terms. We can't let these terms define us or our beauty. "

" I think it's just that the fashion industry can only accept one thing at a time. It's like, 'OK, well, if we're going to add plus, then let's keep it hourglass and white.' "

" It isn't hard to see how the lack of representation affects the self esteem of many women world wide. "

" I am from Ghana, and although Ghana is celebrated as a relatively peaceful country in a historically war-torn region, the issues of development and recovery are still apparent. "

" Fast fashion, whilst having increased the accessibility of stylish clothes for millions, has unfortunately resulted in many horrific practises, such as child labour, that exploit millions of people around the world in poorer, developing countries. This something that has to change, and we can all start by reflecting on where our clothes come from. "

" My goal is always to help other women with programs that help them live better lives, especially is areas where health care is missing. Both of my parents are from Ghana, where there is a need for health care in the smaller villages. "

" If a brand wants a specific girl, they want a specific girl, wherever you are. "

" I believe I'm beautiful because I'm me. I also believe that if you can find beauty in everything, you can allow that to change your mind-set, and doing so makes you a happier person. "

" I think that the plus-size industry has been great with size diversity, but it hasn't really been great for skin tone diversity. "

" Celebrate the things that make you individual and unique, and realize that there's no one in this world that looks like you. "

" It's refreshing to see plus women being treated as part of the fashion community as a whole and not just a separate piece or separate different thing. "