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'Black people think I have white privilege’
Albino model Joanné Dion has struggled to fit into society as she isn’t always accepted by both black and white communities.
She was born with albinism - a genetic disorder which causes less pigment in the skin and eyes.
Growing up she was bullied and called “Casper” and “talcum powder”.
She’s fought hard to become a model and told 鶹 Minute: “I’m not normal, and I’m OK with that."
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