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Winnie Harlow Says She's Not a "Vitiligo Sufferer"

PSA: Winnie Harlow Doesn't "Suffer" From Vitiligo

Winnie Harlow is a model, activist, and even the inspiration for a line of dolls. The former America's Next Top Model contestant is known for many things, but there's something she doesn't want you to call her: a "Vitiligo sufferer." Though the Burt's Bees partner has the skin condition, she's speaking out against the way the media sometimes spotlights it.

In a recent Instagram post, Winnie shared a photo of a copy of the Evening Standard, which referred to her as a "Canadian vitiligo sufferer." Winnie's impassioned caption read:

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We're giving a resounding hell yes to that statement, and we're not the only ones. Winnie's post was flooded with inspiring comments. One person wrote, "More like shining* . . . not suffering."

Another said, "Language and the words we choose are so important and impact people in serious ways regardless of the intent! Glad you're [speaking] to this and highlighting how we all need to be a bit more present and cognisant to our word choice when describing others!!!"

And from her many accomplishments, it's clear that Winnie is thriving!

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