Tyra Banks is an American supermodel. She exploded onto the fashion scene as a teenage marvel, quickly securing her status as a trailblazer. She became the first African-American woman to appear on the covers of GQ, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, inspiring Black models everywhere.
Tyra transcended the label of a pretty face on glossy paper and emerged as a global force. Branching out from modeling, Tyra captivated the world with “America’s Next Top Model,” a reality TV juggernaut that redefined the fashion industry and set the stage for countless careers.
Tyra wasn’t just discovering talent; she was shaping an industry. She amplified her influence by graduating from Harvard Business School’s Executive Education program, equipping herself with the business acumen to make waves beyond the catwalk.
As an author, her young adult novel “Modelland” skyrocketed onto the New York Times Best Seller list. But her advocacy work, especially around body positivity, rounds out her impact.
She evolved from a supermodel into an empire-builder, etching her essence not just in the annals of fashion but into the cultural fabric of a generation.
Beginning with Naomi Sims in the sixties, many Black models have broken barriers and pushed for more diversity in fashion ever since. These supermodels are absolute trailblazers whether closing fashion shows or landing commercial campaigns. …
