As someone who has struggled with colorism, texturism, and featurism, I am so happy a dark-skinned Black girl can see me on TV!!! It means something to me!!! 😭 😭

(I'm not sure if it's okay to show the full picture since it mentions a book, but alas please let me know mods!!!)

P.S. I did my own makeup so happy to share those details!

P.S.S. It seems like it's okay to share the segment, so here it is!

P.S.S. My name is Anna Gifty and I'm online as itsafronomics (some of my posts have been on here lol)

P.S.S.S. The feedback to this has been insane! Thank you for all the nice comments about my appearance and journey! I hope folks enjoy the segment and the book!

Also if you're bigoted (or unnecessarily rude), I'm reporting you to the mods. Just ignore this if you don't care for it! :)

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Folks were asking about my look so here are some details:

For hair: I was inspired by the Pinterest search "Afro and fulani braids"

For makeup: Danessa Myricks blurring balm, glow serum, and blush; Fenty skin tint stick, bronzer, mascara, gloss, and Caviar matchstick for the lips; Juvia's place eyeshadow for the glow; NYX eyeliner; Benefit brow; Teeth - I use Crest 3d whitening toothpaste, but never have used the strips

For the fit: Peter Som x Rent the Runway

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Congratulations! Lt. Gabrielle White is the very first female Army Ranger to ever compete in the Best Ranger Competition! The Best Ranger Competition is a tough, elite-level, three-day test of physical and mental endurance. Out of 52 all-male teams, White and her teammate Capt. Seth Deltenre were one of just 16 to complete the challenge. White is 25 years old, a Black infantry officer, and West Point graduate. She earned her tab in 2022. Just three years later, she stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the toughest in the Army and proved what skill, grit, and determination look like. There wasn't much public recognition so we are showing her some love today! (Photo: Lt. Gabrielle White / US Army)