The businesswoman said she's making opportunities for others that are not always available for Black models in Halifax. Discrimination 'broke me'"When I started, photographers here didn't want to shoot Black models," Shortte told CBC News. The founder of Soli Productions says her talent agency focuses on changing the narratives around beauty. She added that Soli Productions has a "much easier" time finding work for its white models than its models of colour. Soli Productions plans to hit the road post-pandemic to appear in shows overseas.

Source: CBC News March 15, 2021 13:41 UTC