In 1967, all the major New York agencies told Naomi Sims her dark complexion was "unmarketable". She then called photographer Gösta Peterson and forged her own path. 

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In 1966, Donyale Luna became the first Black model to appear on the cover of Vogue.

The image was groundbreaking. 

Remembering Donyale Luna on her birthday.

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