5. 1974: Beverly Johnson
Beverly Johnson was the principal Afro-American model to show up on the front of America Vogue. She was additionally quick to show up on the front of Elle and as per The New York Times, perhaps the most persuasive individuals in design in the twentieth century. Beverly was additionally an entertainer with appearances in a few films like Def Jam’s How to Be a Player, Ashanti, Crossroads, just as visitor appearances on TV shows like Law and Order, The Parent ‘Hood, and so forth