One of the first Black Super Models has passed away. Naomi Sims died of cancer August 1, 2009.
Sim’s broke color lines in the modeling world and coped the honor spot on the cover of lifetime magazine in 1969. In addition to she was the first black women to make it on to the cover of Ladies Home Journal.
After encountering racism in Hollywood, Sims decided to start her own business. In 1973 she started her own wig company which became wildly successful. Sim’s expanded her business to include cosmetics, books and hair care products. Sim’s was 61.
To learn more about the life and story of the first Black Super Model check out the New York Times article here
To Check Out her site and products here
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I’m so glad you posted this…you beat me to it!
I am sadden not only for death but also because there isn’t really much information floating around on her.
I’m so glad you posted this…you beat me to it!
I am sadden not only for death but also because there isn’t really much information floating around on her.
She definately be missed….to be honest never heard of her but anyone breaking the color barrier should be worth the praise.
She definately be missed….to be honest never heard of her but anyone breaking the color barrier should be worth the praise.