Beverly Johnson looks back on her groundbreaking Vogue magazine cover 50 years later: "I am filled with immense pride."

Beverly Johnson looks back on her groundbreaking Vogue magazine cover 50 years later: “I am filled with immense pride.”

Benjamin Hughes

Beverly Johnson, a pioneer in the industry, reflects on her professional journey.

Beverly Johnson, the model, reflects on her life and career 50 years after her groundbreaking cover for Vogue.

Beverly Johnson created a historical moment five decades ago when she became the first Black model to appear on the cover of Vogue magazine. However, Johnson revealed in an interview with “CBS Mornings” that she was not aware that she would be featured on the cover while taking the iconic photograph.

During that time, you were only certain about being on the cover once you were actually on it,” she stated.

The model shared her excitement and happiness upon receiving the news from her agent, and her hurried trip to the newsstand, even though she didn’t have sufficient funds to purchase the magazine.

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