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Black Fashion First: Donyale Luna Covers British Vogue

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 04.02.2012

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Donyale Luna is an iconic African-American model who helped usher in the acceptance and celebration of black beauty in the world of fashion. While B...

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Naomi Sims, 'First Black Supermodel,' Dead At 61 (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post via New York Times | Posted 05.25.2011

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The New York Times reports that model Naomi Sims died on Saturday at age 61. The cause of death was cancer. Sims was considered the "first black supe...

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