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Sisters' Changing Appearance
- Veralyn Williams and her sister, Lovis, were close growing up and looked alike.
- This changed when Lovis developed vitiligo at 13, causing her skin to lose pigment.
Maintaining Identity with Makeup
- Lovis used makeup to cover the spots on her face.
- As long as she wore makeup, she still considered herself Black and no one questioned her identity.
Challenging Encounters
- Lovis, working at the Bronx courthouse, faced comments about her race due to her lightened skin.
- Her director questioned her Black identity and a stranger implied she was acting superior due to her lighter complexion.