18 year old Kyemah McEntyre was bullied at high school. However, when it came to her graduation, what she had experienced didn’t cause her to sink back into her shell – instead, she used it as fuel to create something awesome, and the result was that she made a huge statement, and even became the prom queen! Kyemah used her African heritage and her creative talents to create a stunning dress inspired by her African roots. Here is what she said about the experience: “I am 18 years old and I am undoubtedly of African Descent. As an artist I have a completely different point of view compared to most individuals. I am extremely analytical and observant…This is for always being labeled as, ‘ugly’ or ‘angry’. Thank God, stereotypes are just opinions.”
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Kyemah McEntyre was bullied in high-school
So she decided to do something different for Prom
McEntyre designed a dress inspired by her African heritage
“This is for always being labeled as, “ugly” or “angry”. Thank God, stereotypes are just opinions” she wrote on Twitter
McEntyre was chosen Prom Queen
“As an artist I have a completely different point of view compared to most individuals”
“I am extremely analytical and observant”
“The most creative people are the ones who step out of their comfort zone and take advantage of the world around them”
“Being exposed to all kinds of people and cultures is the muse for my artwork”
“Don’t let anyone define you. Beautiful things happen when you take pride in yourself”
