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Racism in Indonesia: discriminated against over their hair and skin tone, Papuan models and make-up artists fight back on social media

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Racism in Indonesia: discriminated against over their hair and skin tone, Papuan models and make-up artists fight back on social media

Indonesian model Monalisa Sembor remembers how she used to stand for hours in front of a mirror as a little girl, wondering if she was pretty. Every time she went with her mother to the local hair salon in Wamena, Papua, Indonesia she asked if she could get her tight, springy ringlets straightened. “My mother, … Read more

The Zendaya of Indonesia, Zsazsa Utari – model, actress and dancer – looks to shake up its entertainment industry

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“It’s very difficult for a dark-skinned person like me to have the opportunity to be placed in a good role,” says Zsazsa. “Usually, I just get a lot of ridiculous role offers just to be laughed at. “Meanwhile, in America, they provide many opportunities for different types of people to get roles. I’ve watched Ginny … Read more