Having support from family, friends - and now fans - definitely helps to affirm that I am worthy, loved, and beautiful. I… — Khoudia Diop Beautiful Copy Share Image
I don't know why. I'm fascinated with stars and space. I just love them. — Khoudia Diop Astronomy Copy Share Image
Being teased and losing my self value eventually ended up inspiring me to be a better version of myself. — Khoudia Diop Better Copy Share Image
I learned to find things to love about myself and to celebrate them. — Khoudia Diop Celebrate Copy Share Image
When I was in high school in Paris, some photographers wanted my photos and asked if I was interested in modeling. I… — Khoudia Diop Education Copy Share Image
As I grew, I learned to love myself more every day and not pay attention to the negative people, which helped a… — Khoudia Diop Attention Copy Share Image
A tip that I got from my mom that really helps keep my skin fresh is to wash my face with ice… — Khoudia Diop Cold Copy Share Image
Personally, it was always very difficult to find complexion products that match my shade. — Khoudia Diop Always Copy Share Image
My very first account was @BlackBarbie, which is what my friends called me growing up. Then I thought, 'You can either call… — Khoudia Diop Find Copy Share Image
I want to inspire other young women of color and empower them. I want them to know that they can do and… — Khoudia Diop Anything Copy Share Image
I didn't have to listen to nobody or look how anybody wanted me to look. I just wanted to be myself and… — Khoudia Diop Communication Copy Share Image
I wanted to express myself using visuals and also celebrate the beauty of black women, travel, and have amazing opportunities. I also… — Khoudia Diop Amazing Copy Share Image
I use Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion for my body and Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer for my face. I love how it… — Khoudia Diop Body Copy Share Image
I was mostly bullied by my classmates. People would come up to me and say, 'You're so dark.' I'd always fight back… — Khoudia Diop Big nose Copy Share Image
I was bullied a lot, being a kid, so I feel like I'm standing out because I realize who I really am. — Khoudia Diop Being Copy Share Image
I would get so angry whenever I'd notice people looking at me weirdly. They'd even stop me on the street and ask… — Khoudia Diop Angry Copy Share Image
I wanted to show girls it's not bad to be dark, that different is beautiful. — Khoudia Diop Bad Copy Share Image
People have made comments, calling me names like 'midnight' or 'mother of stars.' At first I confronted the bullies, but eventually I… — Khoudia Diop Bullies Copy Share Image
I want to inspire young girls and let them know that we are all goddesses inside and out. — Khoudia Diop Inside Copy Share Image
In my family, only my brother has a similar skin color. But in Senegal, the color is common. — Khoudia Diop Brother Copy Share Image
