On August 9, 1974, Beverly Johnson Became The First African American Model To Appear On The American Cover Of Vogue Magazine.
Born October 15, 1952, In Buffalo, New York, Johnson Effectively Changed The Fashion World's Eurocentric Standard Of Beauty. In Addition, She Dispelled The Myth That White Women Would Not Buy A Fashion Magazine Featuring A Black Model On The Cover.
Having Appeared On Hundreds Of Magazine Covers Including, Ebony And Essence, And Making A Fortune In The High Fashion Industry, Johnson Moved Into Acting. Meteor Man, Loaded Weapon 1, Law & Order And Martin, Are Among Her Film And Television Credits.
While In Her 30's She Authored Her First Book, "Beverly Johnson's Guide To A Life Of Health And Beauty." She Went On To Create A Line Of Eye Wear And Hair Products In The 1990's.
Beverly Johnson Was Among The 25 Black Woman Honored By Oprah Winfrey At Her Legends Ball Event.
"In Order For Black History To Live, We Must Continue To Breathe Life Into It." -- Hubert Gaddy, Jr.
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What a beautiful woman! I admire her and did you know that she's out to let women know more about Fibroids and how they have to ask 4 questions and tell 4 others about this problem that affects women especially Black women. www.ask4tell4.com .
Beverly Johnson Speaks out About Uterine Fibroids Supermodel Beverly Johnson is on a mission to get women to Ask 4 questions and Tell 4 or more others about a health condition faced by up to 75 percent of all women in the United States: uterine fibroids. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F_9u3qlsNE... Sunday, August 8th 2010 at 5:03PM
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