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“But I kept the smile tho.”
“I remember the photographer complimenting my smile and saying I was very photogenic,” Jones tellsAllure.
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It was an amazing experience."
Jones is simply happy that she was able to provide representation for other Black girls like herself.
After that photoshoot, Jones wasn’t interested in modeling professionally.
“I got to wear lovely clothes and get my makeup done.
It was somewhat reminiscent of a glamorous game of dress-up,” Binns recalls.
However, witnessing the tweet’s virality cemented the impact.
Some people even expressed how they looked up to me.
I am truly touched."