Yasmin Benoit, MScVerified account

@theyasminbenoit

British Model & Award-Winning Asexual Activist • Creator of • Seen in Vogue, Paper, Cosmopolitan • 📧 contact@yasminbenoit.co.uk

South East, England
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Joined February 2019
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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Feb 15

    I was nominated for a ! It's an honour to be recognised as an aromantic asexual person! 😭 Winners are based on votes so please VOTE FOR ME! Let's make history!

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  2. Mar 20

    Good news! My episode of 's "Asexual or (Allo)sexual" is coming out on March 22 for 's IG & FB and March 28 for YouTube! I hope it accurately encapsulates how interesting and positive our conversation was! 💜

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  3. Retweeted
    Mar 18

    People say that asexual people don't face discrimination (and thus don't belong in the LGBTQ+ community). Here's a reply for that: A 2012 study of bias among college students, for example, found that asexuals were “viewed as less human, and less valued as contact partners..."

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  4. Retweeted
    Mar 18

    "I became an example of asexual representation, and that's when the problems started. After all, I wasn't the 'right kind' of asexual representation." New article for about what's REALLY so contentious about me being a Black asexual model.

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  5. Mar 18

    "I became an example of asexual representation, and that's when the problems started. After all, I wasn't the 'right kind' of asexual representation." New article for about what's REALLY so contentious about me being a Black asexual model.

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  6. Mar 16

    I'm British! I just watched too much Nickelodeon as a kid, but I do get asked that on a daily basis.😂

    Is from the US? Thought she was a Brit, but just watched one of her YouTube videos and she sounds American? 🤔
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  7. Mar 16

    I'm teaming up with , who provide sexual & mental health services to the BAME community, for an Instagram live at 6pm to discuss aromanticism and asexuality! Tune in on Instagram in 30 minutes to join the conversation! 💜

    🎙️Model & award-winning activist joins our IGLIVE special 'On The Sofa' TONIGHT to discuss her experience of being ⏰ 6PM As part of this is a safe space for community to navigate sexuality & relationships. 🏳️‍🌈✊🏿
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  8. Mar 16

    We know what the police are like but teachers also fall into the realm of authority figures who have been demonising Black students since they declared us "mentally subnormal" in the 50s and 60s. I didn't feel safe in school for most of my education. I hope this girl is alright.

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  9. Mar 16

    This is disgusting but not surprising, not if you're aware of how unprotected Black kids - particularly Black girls - are in British schools. Institutional racism isn't just the police and it doesn't just play out in court rooms. It impacts Black people much earlier than that.

    Met Police apologises to black schoolgirl, 15, who was stripsearched while menstruating after teachers smelt cannabis. In breach of guidelines, officers did not get appropriate adult to oversee + mother wasn't told. Review found that search was wrong + racism "likely a factor"
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    Mar 15

    Met Police apologises to black schoolgirl, 15, who was stripsearched while menstruating after teachers smelt cannabis. In breach of guidelines, officers did not get appropriate adult to oversee + mother wasn't told. Review found that search was wrong + racism "likely a factor"

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  11. Mar 15

    Ace fairy punk princess vibes at the Awards, where I was honoured to be the first asexual activist shortlisted for 'Campaigner of the Year'! 💜🖤

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  12. Mar 14

    I'm tired of being used as a "ace diversity symbol" by those who have a complete disregard for racism I experience in this community. It's a recurring pattern whenever I dare to mention race. I'm a human, not a platform or a token. It's not 'inclusive' if you're not listening.

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  13. Mar 14

    The same goes for those who say that I'd be more useful and palatable to them if I changed some aspect of myself or my work, including my appearence or the platforms I work with. I'm not a marionette. And yes it is white aces who do this 99% of the time.

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  14. Mar 14

    You're welcome to say "hey, it would be interesting if you covered this in an article/talk/project" but you're not necessarily entitled to an answer and I'm definitely not obligated to do it, because there's likely a good reason why I haven't done it. I'm not limitless.

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  15. Mar 14

    It seems that some are still confused by the distinction. My work serves the ace & aro cause. I *do not* serve any individual. Activist ≠ servant. My usefulness is not compulsory, it's voluntary. No one is entitled to more than what I choose to give, which is already a lot.

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  16. Mar 14

    I politely ask white aspecs to stop approaching me with commands about what further work I "need" to be doing to meet their standards & satisfy them in particular. I don't *need* to do anymore than what I'm doing. I'm doing what I have the insight and capacity to do.

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  17. Mar 14

    Tomorrow, I'll be speaking to NHS staff about the medicalisation of asexuality and mental health within the ace community at 2:30pm. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to discuss this important issue with healthcare providers! 💜

    Progress pride flag with intersex yellow and purple circle
    LGBTQAI+ 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Free conference for staff ( / welcome) 15/3/22 9.30 - 4.30 Via MS Teams Speakers: 💚 💙 💜 ❤️ 🧡 💛 Organised by
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  18. Mar 13

    I got to live my 'Black girl version of The Crow' fantasy in Noctis Magazine! 💜🖤 You can see the full 'Apathy Cove' pictorial on their website:

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  19. Mar 11

    I was honoured to bring asexual representation in a very ace-inspired outfit to the Awards! I didn't win but I'm so proud to have been shortlisted for Campaigner of the Year, especially among such accomplished people. Thank you! 💜

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  20. Mar 10

    Today's the day! This evening, I'll be walking the red carpet at the Awards where I'm nominated for Campaigner of the Year! Look out for the feature in and keep your fingers crossed for me! 💜

    3 replies . 12 retweets 106 likes
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  21. Mar 9

    I wrote a piece about what the (alloromantic) asexual coming out scene in DC's Legends of Tomorrow got right, what it got wrong & how TV shows can avoid making the same mistake. Read it on , the new LGBTQIA+ platform for emerging writers:

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