Photo Credit: Shuttershock I started hating myself for my own skin color; I was looking for something which I could never get: fair skin....

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This story was written by an Anonymous Contributor from GREECE. As a young woman I’ve always been told I should be careful who I “give my...

This story was written by Wisam Gangari from SUDAN. “Congratulations on your (insert significant milestone)! Here’s to your wedding!”...