Popsugar Beauty Models Instagram Runway For All Hashtag Instagram Celebrates Diverse Models Via #RunwayForAll June 4, 2016 by Lauren Levinson First Published: June 2, 2016 View On One Page Photo 1 of 4 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow “#RunwayForAll means any teenager feels represented when they open a magazine or watch a fashion show,” says Mama Cax (@caxmee). Mama grew up in Haiti, lives in New York City and never aspired to be a model — “not only because there were very few dark models on magazine covers but also because I grew up with very little knowledge of the fashion industry,” she says. “Eight years ago, after getting my leg amputated, the idea of being a model was even more far-fetched.” Today, Mama is modeling and doing other things that she was told there was no audience for, like sharing tips for traveling as a black female amputee. “The majority of humans do not look like the mainstream idea of beauty,” she says. “One of the greatest barriers is not belonging. Through modeling I hope to show that beauty does not always wear a size zero and beauty does not always walk on two limbs.” Every day this week, we’ll be sharing the story of a model who is redefining industry standards and making sure there’s room on the #RunwayForAll. Photo of @caxmee by @simonhuemaen A photo posted by Instagram (@instagram) on May 30, 2016 at 8:00am PDT Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 1 Previous Next Start Slideshow Beauty NewsInstagramModels