BERLIN (AFP) — Supermodel Naomi Campbell lashed out Friday at what she sees as latent racism in the fashion industry, which she said gives preference to “blond, blue-eyed models” over black women.

“You know, the American president may be black, but as a black woman, I am still an exception in this business. I always have to work harder to be treated equally,” she said in a Glamour interview appearing on Monday in Germany.

“In the past, there were more opportunities for black models but the trend towards blond women has again become extreme. In magazines, on the catwalk, I see blond, blue-eyed models everywhere,” she added.

In 2007, the London-born Campbell, along with fellow models Liya Kebede and Tyson Beckford, launched a campaign against what they said was discrimination in the fashion world.

A better tomorrow for dancehall?

Published: Tuesday | February 24, 2009

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I cannot believe that Jamaica the mother, the originator of reggae has designated a month in which to celebrate Reggae music. Reggae music and the people of Jamaica don’t need intellectual’s elitist to place them in a corner and to give them a month for Reggae music. If the elitist need a month for Reggae then by God let them have it. Reggae music is Jamaican music and it should be

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Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi has said he would like a United States of Africa to include "Caribbean islands with African populations". Col Gaddafi, speaking in Tripoli as the African Union's (AU) new chairman, said this could include Haiti, Jamaica Click Here for More 

Many Jamaicans making comment regarding Vybz Kartel and Spice latest music ‘Rampin shop.’ It is good that Jamaicans see the need to make calls on the song in its regard to the explicit lyrics. I do agree that Jamaica music is going

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In regards to the article published in the Gleaner dated Jan 27 2009 where the England and Wales has reclassified ganja (cannabis) from Class C to Class B. It is justifiable that a country should make changes to the laws that govern their country as they see fit. But is also imperative for the

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I must commend the minister of National Security in the move to install cameras in May Pen and their intention to have them installed Island wide. I am not saying that this is not a good move but

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With over 13 people killed in Jamaica since the beginning of the year, the crime rate has not shown any signs of easing up. When the final count comes in for 2008 we will be looking at about 1600 killings. It is hard to talk about the run away murder rate in the Island but if we continue to put pressure on the politicians and authorities they will ultimately find ways to reduce the murder rate. We can not let up or get weary. As you can see the murderers don’t take holidays. We will have to let our voices heard through any medium possible.

What a great pity that all that is heard overseas about Jamaica is crime. I lived, worked and married in Jamaica in the 70s and now have taken early retirement. I would like to retire to Jamaica. However, if I discuss this with Jamaican friends, I access websites, or even discuss with more casual acquaintances, the reaction is always the same, ‘it could cost you your life’. I guess what makes Jamaica affordable is that no one wants to go and live there, so I should consider that a blessing, but what a poor reputation to have. I might point out that young Jamaicans overseas havent exactly brought much praise upon Jamaicans generally as they have exported the crime wave. Such a pity really.

By Ken Robinson