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Beverly Johnson

Supermodel, Beverly Johnson Was Born October 13, 1952, In Buffalo, New York.

In August, 1974, She Became The First Black American Model To Appear On The American Cover Of Vogue Magazine.

Johnson Effectively Changed The Fashion World's Eurocentric Standard Of Beauty And Paved The Way For Black Women In Fashion -- Including Models Like Naomi Campbell And Tyra Banks. 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, Martin And The Reality Show, She's Got The Look, 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 Eyewear 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 2006. The New York Times Named Her One Of The 20th Century's Most Influential People In Fashion.

"In Order For Black History To Live, We Must Continue To Breathe Life Into It." -- Hubert Gaddy, Jr.