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Happy 58th Birthday, Beverly Johnson

Supermodel, actress and author Beverly Johnson turns 58 today. The first Black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in 1974, Johnson is an icon for fierce and fabulous Black women everywhere. In celebration of her birthday, we applaud her many strides. Take a look at Beverly Johnson's career in pictures.
Happy 58th Birthday, Beverly Johnson
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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Supermodel, actress and author Beverly Johnson turns 58 today. The first Black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in 1974, Johnson is an icon for fierce and fabulous Black women everywhere. In celebration of her birthday, we applaud her many strides. Take a look at Beverly Johnson’s career in pictures.
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