Results: Beyonce casts model with muscular dystrophy
Published on 03/21/2016
Beyonce proves she believes in diversity when it comes to her clothing line. The mega-singeras hired Jillian Mercado, who has muscular dystrophy and uses a wheelchair to model in her newest fashion ad. Mercado announced her new gig by tweeting, "OK LADIES now let's get in FORMATION! I'm on the official Beyoncé website!!!"
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Do you think other designers will start to include individuals with disabilities in their ads? Yes, I think more designers will include people with disabilities in their ads
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Are you more likely to buy clothing from a designer that incorporates diversity in their ads, whether it be race, religion or disability? Yes, I am more likely to buy clothing from a designer that incorporates diversity in their ads
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Is this the first time you are aware of someone with a disability being used in a fashion campaign? No, I have seen or am aware of other models with disabilities being used in fashion campaigns
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Do you think Beyonce is trying to make a statement by casting an individual with a disability? Yes, I think Beyonce is trying to make a statement
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Do you know someone suffering from muscular dystrophy? I have muscular dystrophy
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