A gorgeous young woman once bullied for her dark skin is now a successful model
It can be hard to stand out and still feel positive. Anyone who has struggled with bullying understands how difficult it can be to overcome harassment, teasing, and discrimination — but those who do often find themselves becoming an inspiration to others in similar situations. That’s why <a href=”http://It can be hard to stand out and still feel positive. Anyone who has struggled with bullying understands how difficult it can be to overcome harassment, teasing, and discrimination — but those who do often find themselves becoming an inspiration to others in similar situations. That’s why Khoudia Diop’s story is so inspirational, whether you’re overcoming the effects of bullying or not.
Originally from Senegal, the 19-year-old was a victim of bullying because of the color of her skin.
But even though her dark skin is more of a rarity to see in America, she notes that “in Senegal, it’s quite normal.””>Khoudia Diop’s story is so inspirational, whether you’re overcoming the effects of bullying or not.
Originally from Senegal, the 19-year-old was a victim of bullying because of the color of her skin.
But even though her dark skin is more of a rarity to see in America, she notes that “in Senegal, it’s quite normal.”
She tells Huffington Post:
"I was picked on by other kids when I was a bit younger because [of the darkness] of my skin tone. But this is something that is actually quite normal in Senegal. It’s not a nice feeling and I’ve had to learn to love myself more every day and tune out the negativity, which helps a lot!"
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Khoudia’s success story moved thousands of folks all over the Internet. Now, she’s channeling her efforts into becoming a model and working with The Colored Girl, Inc., an organization focused on diversity and self-love.
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For others who are struggling with bullying, Khoudia says:
"I’ve learned to ignore the negative people and just be a living example of confidence and self-love. I let my life, and success, speak for itself."
