<p>A group of 56 sorority sisters have gone viral thanks to their beach photo shoot celebrating black beauty called #MelaninIllustrated.</p>
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<p>According to Yahoo Style, the shoot went down during their recent #girlstrip to Costa Rica, where they celebrated the Beta Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. The women, ages 29 to 35, had joined the sorority&#8217;s chapter in 2007 at Florida A&;M University.</p>
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<p>“Black women are often overlooked in beauty,” said Latoya Owens, who organized the trip. “This was our way to shine a light on all types of black beauty.&#8221;</p>
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<p>“Our sorority is all about black excellence, ” she continued. “We want to serve as an example and [show] appreciation of black women. Our commitment is to scholarship and service, and this was to honor the sisterhood.” #TITEtakescostarica</p>
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