For
Black History Month I would like to celebrate the Black Models that pave the way, who inspire, and add to the defined eye of beauty...
MOUNIA KNIGHT
First black supermodel from France
KAREN ALEXANDER
Supermodel of the 80's
movie feature in "Bad Boys"
staring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence
NAOMI CAMPBELL
British Model
Started Career in 1980's
GRACE JONES
Jamaican-American
Singer/Songwriter/Actress
EVA PIGFORD
T.V. Host/Actress
IMAN
Born in Somalia
Became a success business executive
in the 1990's with her own line of cosmetics.
TYRA BANKS
Media Personality/Actress
First Black Model on
the cover of GQ and Sports Illustrated
Magazine.
ALEK WEK
Sudanese-British Model
Named "Model of the Year" in
1997 by MTV. First African model
to appear on the cover of Elle in 1997.
CHANEL IMAN
American Fashion Model
Known for her work with
Victoria Secret