Black Miss Japan fights for race revolution

[Blue_Tires]

Tokyo (AFP) - Ariana Miyamoto entered the Miss Universe Japan beauty contest after a mixed-race friend committed suicide. And she endured abuse after winning the crown because of her skin colour.

Far from being put off by the backlash, Miyamoto resolved to use her new-found fame to help fight racial prejudice -- in much the same way British supermodel Naomi Campbell broke down cultural barriers in the fashion industry a generation ago.

"I'm stubborn," said Miyamoto, the daughter of a Japanese mother and black American father, who turned 21 on Tuesday.

"I was prepared for the criticism. I'd be lying to say it didn't hurt at all. I'm Japanese -- I stand up and bow when I answer the phone. But that criticism did give me extra motivation," she told AFP in an interview.

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[JustAnotherGen]

1. Kick, rec and bookmarking for later

1. She's stunning.

2. She has a stunning SPIRIT!

[randys1]

2. Need these people, after watching a teapartier complain about immigrants or some sick shit

[heaven05]

3. WTF is it about brown skin????

That drives this hate?????? White hate, Asian hate even to the point of causing suicide. I read an articles a while back about some of the brown skinned mixed race children that were left in Vietnam and the despicable treatment they received. I am from a German mother and african-spanish father. I grew up in the 50's. Pure hell from americans. And, FUCK!!!!!! It's still here today in all its malevolence.