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Allure Puts 3 Black Models on the Cover to Celebrate Their Diversity Issue

Black girl magic gets a major moment.

As the end of the month nears, it's commonplace to expect new magazine covers to be announced. So far, we've got Tracee Ellis Ross covering Health, Solange fronting Bust, and now, a diversity issue courtesy of Allure. Models Dilone, Aamito Lagum and Imaan Hammam serve as cover girls for Allure's April issue, of which the focus is diverse beauty. Inside, the title surveyed 41 women about their personal experiences with beauty standards — every experience is as unique as the woman delivering their truth. 

(Photo: Allure, April 2017)

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(Photo: Allure, April 2017)

The 41 women featured have diverse backgrounds that range from dermatologists, to actresses, to activists. By allowing these women to share their stories — all women gave quotes — Allure nails the point of a diversity issue. This should be a lesson for other publications to follow.

Vogue's recent diversity issue, however, was on the other side of the spectrum. Its cover featured seven women, three of whom are white. Though the issue was meant to be a celebration of diversity, a good idea in theory, the publication faced controversy when they had Karlie Kloss pose in yellow-face in a geisha-inspired editorial. Not a good look.

We trust the publication learned its lesson after the severe backlash regarding the egregious mistakes. After all, Allure and Vogue both belong to Conde Nast. It's good to see the brand progressing — even if it's baby steps. 

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