Beverly Johnson

Biography

Beverly Ann Johnson was born on October 13, 1952, in Buffalo, New York, and rose to fame as the first Black model to appear on American Vogue's cover in August 1974. She went on to become a successful actress, starring in films like "Crossroads" (2002) and "Loaded Weapon 1" (1993). Johnson has also been recognized for her influence in fashion, named one of the 20th century's most influential people by The New York Times in 2008.