Beverly Johnson | |
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 Johnson in 2007 | |
| Born | October 13, 1952 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northeastern University |
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| Years active | 1970–present |
| Known for | First African-American model on Vogue cover, August 1974[2] |
| Children | 1 |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Hair color | Dark brown |
| Eye color | Brown |
Beverly Ann Johnson[1][3] (born October 13, 1952)[4] is an American model, actress, singer, and businesswoman. Johnson rose to fame when she became the first Black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in August 1974, after Donyale Luna was the first Black model to appear on the cover of British Vogue in 1966.[5][6] In 2012, Johnson was the star of the reality series Beverly's Full House that aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). In 2008, The New York Times named Johnson one of the 20th century's most influential people in fashion.[7]
- ^ a b "1969 Bennett High School 200 (Buffalo, New York)". Classmates.com. 1969. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ a b "NO 1. Black Model Keeps Her Mind In 'Right' Places". JET Magazine. Johnson Publishing Company. May 8, 1975. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "UNCF Aided By $25Gs From Arthur Ashe Benefit March". JET Magazine. Johnson Publishing Company. November 20, 1975. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Johnson, Beverly (1952– )". Blackapast.org. December 17, 2010. Retrieved December 11, 2014.
- ^ Iconic Cover Girls Archived October 17, 2010, at archive.today – Coco & Creme
- ^ Sewing, Joy (August 23, 2009), "Beverly Johnson's got the right attitude", The Houston Chronicle. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
- ^ Dennis, Alicia Diaz, "Fashion Influential #68: Beverly Johnson", Zimbio, December 11, 2008.