One afternoon, a strange thing happened that took a fashion designer completely by surprise.
He had no idea that a seemingly ordinary car would take a dramatic turn once he got on an Uber. Unexpectedly, the stranger offered to give her uninvited advice even on how to improve her already beautiful skin. This bizarre encounter was not only bizarre but also unpleasant because it exposed ingrained beauty beliefs that still plague our culture.
What happened next was even more unexpected: the woman who was known for her glamorous beauty and nicknamed the “Dark Queen” responded with humility and humor, turning what could have been a frustrating encounter made it his own powerful statement
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Read on to find out the incredible details of this interaction and how she used unsophisticated words to teach her fans and herself an important lesson.
The woman was incredibly surprised when her Uber driver gave her uninvited advice about her amazing appearance.
The fashion diva, known for her glamorous beauty, has.
Called the “Dark Queen,” she smiled and ignored his words.
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Find out what stories this Uber driver shared, by reading how he made it a meaningful educational experience.
Nyakim Gatwech, who previously lived in refugee camps in Ethiopia and Kenya, thought life in the United States would be “like paradise.”
But when he finally came to Buffalo when he was about 14, Gatwech was often the only one to cry about the nasty comments about his superior skin color
The South Sudanese artist now lives in Minnesota and has long been harassed for her beautiful dark complexion. He endured such outrageous comments.
“You avoid swimming.” That’s because your skin is dirty. Alternatively, “Please display a smile so we can see your face, Nykim.” We can’t see you there.
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“In class, for example, the teacher would ask questions and specifically criticize Nyakim: ‘Oh Nyakim, can you answer?'” ‘Who are you addressing your conversation?’ he asked the boy. His vision is elusive. He doesn’t exist. “I would just start crying, and then the whole class would burst out laughing,” the now 31-year-old tells Cosmopolitan.
The skinny young girl just wanted to fit in, but got annoyed when guests said whether or not she was wearing leggings or if her skin was really that dark.
“Once I thought about the idea of tanning.” When I was fourteen and came to the United States from an African refugee camp, I was living in Buffalo, New York. The stunning model admits she cried herself to sleep after worrying about her skin colour. “There are significant numbers of dark-skinned Sudanese women with dark skin.”
The artist later revealed that one of the tanned Sudanese women was his own sister. “My biological brother did it.” But when I told him that I wanted to stay in the United States for a few months, he turned me down.
Neither you nor my daughter will be allowed to do that.
The ruler of darkness
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Known as the “Dark Queen,” she feels prejudice from her fellow models, makeup artists and models. However, he has seen the power to fight the bad guys.
Gatwech’s 962,000 loyal Instagram followers attest to her confidence and deep appreciation for stunning dark skin.
“The quality of my chocolate is sophisticated and sophisticated.” In one of his posts, he says, “What I represent is a nation of warriors.”
Also, fans’ obsession with the unique beauty is unquenchable.
One fan says, “I really like your skin and melanin,” and another says, “I really like your beautiful complexion.” God’s wonderful works are a daily reminder of His amazing glory just like you!
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“I learned to love and accept myself,” Gatwech says in response to this overwhelming encouragement.This time, the criticism doesn’t touch me. I love being who I am, embracing my skin and freeing myself from skin related insecurities. My perception of myself as ugly has changed. I believe in myself.
“Very stupid questions.”
A few years ago, Gatwech recounts an experience where an Uber driver asked her if she had ever considered tanning.
“Wow, you’re black,” the driver said, according to Gatwech’s account of his encounter with Cosmopolitan. “I laughed. I want to know what he thinks I should be doing. I’d have a much easier life, he said. I might find it easier to get into relationships or attract more attention from boys if I had lighter skin.” . . . .
“I’ve learned that individuals will post the stupidest questions imaginable [about my skin],” she says.
Afterwards, Gatwech shared the news on Instagram with a cute picture of herself and three other figures.
Beautiful Sudanese woman.
He describes a country filled with people with great color skin and incredibly shiny teeth. I am passionate about my country, its people, and everything about it.
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“[SIC] I asked my Uber driver the other day if he’d find it offensive if they offered me $10,000 to whiten my skin,” she says, recounting how she interacted with the driver and my laughter got so loud made me unable to answer him Then he declined, and I wholeheartedly agreed without a doubt that it was in fact a poor suggestion. I wonder why anyone would want to tan with naturally occurring melanin, which I believe is a gift from God. Then he asked if I thought it was a good idea.
His fans were quick to praise him and offer support to Gatwech.
“It doesn’t seem to be informed…black is aesthetically pleasing,” says one fan.
“I’m in love with you,” says another.
“What’s the sense in deliberately disturbing something so beautiful?” another provider asks.
“You have uniqueness and beauty, and there are people who really value you for who you are,” she said in response to a question from Yahoo Beauty about advice for young black women facing such hardships in the answer.
It is common knowledge that the darker the color of the cherry juice, the sweeter it tastes. Acknowledge the depth of your own shadow!
It is very encouraging to see how Nyakim Gatwech went from a young girl with self-esteem issues due to her dark skin to being a role model and a famous role model of self-love and her experience is memorable indicating the strength of self-acceptance , resilience and a strong belief in self-worth. Despite her constant criticism of her pressure to adhere to traditional beauty standards, Gatwech has decided to proudly own her natural color She is a strong role model for, and inspiring, young women of colour make them embrace their individuality and reject harmful standards of beauty.
The Uber driver’s suggestion that Gatwech bare her skin in order to live a supposedly simple life is a sobering reminder of the widespread ignorance and prejudice that still exists in our culture around. However, he used these words to motivate and educate people, not to break their feelings. Through her platform, Gatwech continues to challenge outdated ideas of beauty, arguing that true beauty is found in self-love and honesty
Nyakim Gatwech’s story shines brightly in a world so heavily laden with beauty standards, reminding us all that courage, confidence and an unwavering acceptance of who we are can overcome even harsh criticism. His message is very clear: our worth comes from self-love and strong character, not the color of our skin.