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18 Aug

Sophie Apollonia on navigating the world of ballet as

Sophie Apollonia on navigating the world of ballet as
Sophia Apollonia is a dancer, model, movement director and actress. After training on the Royal Ballet School, Sophia has danced in productions like Swan Lake and Manon as a part of The Royal Ballet. She has also performed at events including the BRIT Awards and The Royal Variety Performance. As a model, Sophia has worked with publications including Vogue and iD magazine and industrial clients like Vivianne Westwood, Charlotte Tilbury, Gareth Pue, Gucci, and Roberto Cavalli. My insecurities with beauty all began on the tender age of 11 once I joined the Royal Ballet School. Being the one ethnic minority in my 12 months group highlighted my awareness of being “different” to my white peers. My large afro hair was often...
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12 Oct

The Gavel Gap: These Black Women Judges Talk Navigating

The Gavel Gap: These Black Women Judges Talk Navigating
Ketanji Brown Jackson‘s appointment to the US Supreme Court signaled a historic milestone within the country’s judiciary system. As the primary African American woman to take a seat within the position, the feat was a glimmer of hope that the nation was on the right track to healing the socio-racial wounds it suffered through the Trump administration. But make no mistake, there’s still a terrific deal of labor to do in furthering diverse representation within the high courts, particularly behind the bench. Judges (and friends) Shequitta Kelly, Amber Givens, Lisa Green, and Stephanie Huff can attest to this. They're among the many 26 Black women in the present Dallas, Texas judiciary, and recently sat down with ESSENCE to share how...
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