14 Women Share Their Stories On What It Means To Be Dark-Skinned And It’s The Most Inspiring Thing You’ll Read

11. Megha Ramaswamy (33) – Artist/Filmmaker

If I could speak to my younger self, I’d tell myself it’s a long journey to security and understanding but always be comfortable calling yourself a dark girl. You’re not wheatish or dusky or like chocolate. The opposite of fair is dark and that is normal and lovely too.