Tag: Racial Barrier Breaker
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The trailblazing journey of Beverly Johnson, the first Black woman to grace the cover of Vogue in 1974. Discover her impact on the modeling industry, overcoming adversity, and the pressure of being a racial barrier breaker.
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The inspiring story of Linda Martell, the groundbreaking Black woman who defied racial barriers to become the first to perform at the Grand Ole Opry in 1969. From her humble beginnings in the segregated South to a triumphant…
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