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‘The kids were laughing at my skin’ – Nyakim Gatwech

by Staff writer

Flawless-skinned African model Nyakim Gatwech talks about being bullied for her glorious dark skin in BuzzFeed interview.

In the interview, Nyakim says she first experienced racism when she moved to America, narrating how the kids laughed and made fun at her.

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About Daniel Nkado

Daniel Nkado is a Nigerian writer and social researcher whose work examines Black identity, racism, institutional inequality, social power and belonging. He is the founder of DNB Stories Africa. Read more about Daniel, including his research methodology and full biography, here.

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