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'Black people think I have white privilegeβ
Albino model JoannΓ© Dion has struggled to fit into society as she isnβt always accepted by both black and white communities.
She was born with albinism - a genetic disorder which causes less pigment in the skin and eyes.
Growing up she was bullied and called βCasperβ and βtalcum powderβ.
Sheβs fought hard to become a model and told ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Minute: βIβm not normal, and Iβm OK with that."
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