A common question about alt text is whether or not it's appropriate to mention attributes like race or skin tone. A common response is, "It depends." In this post, Tolu Adegbite explains how race can be relevant and important in providing context.
https://ux.shopify.com/the-case-for-describing-race-in-alternative-text-attributes-a093380634f2
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