Response to CNN's recent article, "Is ethnic beauty the new 'it' factor?”

While I appreciate the basic thought of CNN’s provocative article, “Is ethnic beauty the new 'it' factor?” I can’t help but look a little deeper into the matter. Aside from the fact that I don’t look at the color of my skin as a “fad”, “trend”, or something that goes in and out of style, I’ve come to really believe that a person’s true “it” factor has nothing to do with skin tone or appearance. I believe that what gives you that shine and radiance is “self confidence”, “inner strength”, and “compassionate and forgiving heart”.