Article 56PYA Instagram ‘censorship’ of black model's photo reignites claims of race bias

Instagram ‘censorship’ of black model's photo reignites claims of race bias

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Nosheen Iqbal
from on (#56PYA)

#IwanttoseeNyome outcry after social media platform repeatedly removes pictures of Nyome Nicholas-Williams

Fifteen minutes into her shoot with model Nyome Nicholas-Williams, photographer Alexandra Cameron knew she had captured the perfect image: a dreamy split second with Nicholas-Williams bathed under natural light, her eyes closed and arms wrapped around her breasts.

The response on Instagram was ecstatic: stunning ... beautiful ... this should be in a gallery!". But within hours, Instagram had deleted the photo and Nicholas-Williams had been warned her account could be shut down.

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