By Lauren Williams on Feb 15th 2009 6:48PM
Filed under: Black History Month

In light of a recent furor over the lack of black models on the runways in the U.S. and Europe, it's important to look back on and honor the black supermodels of yesteryear. It's not a stretch to say that the following group of ladies (and one gent!) are some of the fiercest models to ever work the runway or pose for a photographer. Where are they now?
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Supermodels: Where Are They Now?
In light of a recent furor over the lack of black models on the runways in the U.S. and Europe, it's important to look back on and honor the black supermodels of yesteryear. It's not a stretch to say that the following group of ladies (and one gent!) are some of the fiercest models to ever work the runway or pose for a photographer. Where are they now?
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