A job posting seeking ‘brownings’ to serve as hostesses at two events, including one allegedly put on by Nestle Jamaica Limited, last weekend, has angered many, including social activist Glenda Simms, who said the post was dehumanizing.

“We are human beings, and black people must realize that we are humans, and we should not apologize for the color of our skins. We came from African origin, so why shouldn’t we be black?” Simms questioned.

An excerpt from the job posting at the heart of the controversy reads, “All girls must be beautiful, brown skin/ light skin, slim, must be 18+