All week, the TV media have been in an uproar over the photo challenge in this week's episode. The fervor got to such a level that I couldn't just ignore it. I also have a special point of view on the topic, since my family is from the Pacific Islands and my mother is "hapa."

To read my review and how I tackle the "blackface" controversy, check out the post at LATimes.com

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Photo: Yep, that's really Nicole in her winning photo on "America's Next Top Model." Credit: Tyra Banks / Pottle Productions Inc

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