Laverne Cox Takes It Off for Allure

 

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“I’m a black transgender woman. I felt this could be really powerful for the communities that I represent,” she said. “Black women are not often told that we’re beautiful unless we align with certain standards. Trans women certainly are not told we’re beautiful. Seeing a black transgender woman embracing and loving everything about herself might be inspiring to some other folks.”

Well, if there’s any image that says eff your outdated and narrow beauty standards – this is it. Ms. Laverne simply nailed it here and it’s absolutely undeniable: she looks gorgeous.

[via Allure


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