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In August 1973, she married art dealer Michael Findlay at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Findlay and Sims caused a stir as Findlay was white and interracial marriage in 1973 was still considered taboo. Find… See more
DeathSims died of breast cancer on August 1, 2009, aged 61, in Newark, New Jersey. Her funeral was held at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in Manhattan. She was survived by her son, Bob Findlay, a grandson, … See more
Naomi Sims: 1948-2009 - Essence
Oct 29, 2020 · A tribute to Naomi Sims, one of the first Black supermodels and moguls, who broke racial barriers and defined Black beauty. Learn about her …
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Naomi Sims | Biography, Career, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 22, 2022 · Naomi Sims was an American model and business executive who shattered the barrier that had prevented Black models from achieving …
Naomi Sims, 61, pioneering cover girl, is dead - NBC News
Aug 4, 2009 · Naomi Sims, whose appearance as the first black model on the cover of Ladies’ Home Journal in November 1968 was a consummate moment of the Black is Beautiful …
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Naomi Ruth Sims (1948-2009) | BlackPast.org
Jul 15, 2017 · Learn about the life and achievements of Naomi Ruth Sims, the first African-American model to appear on the cover of Ladies’ Home Journal and Life magazine. She was …
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Naomi Sims' Legacy: Entrepreneurship, Inclusion, Black …
Feb 5, 2021 · Learn how Naomi Sims, one of the first Black supermodels, built a multimillion-dollar beauty business with wigs, cosmetics and fragrance. Discover how she influenced the fashion and beauty industry with her elegance, style …
Naomi Sims Showed The World That Black Is Beautiful - NPR
Aug 5, 2009 · Naomi Sims, widely regarded as the first black supermodel, died Saturday at age 61. Sims' appearance in 1968 on the magazine cover of Ladies Home Journal marked the first …
Naomi Sims: Model and entrepreneur who led the way ... - The …
Naomi Sims was the first African-American model to appear on the cover of Ladies' Home Journal and Life magazine. She also created a successful wig-making business and wrote books on …
Naomi Sims, The First Black Supermodel, Dies At 61
Aug 4, 2009 · Sims, who died of cancer over the weekend at age 61, according to The New York Times, broke major race barriers when she appeared on the cover of Ladies' Home Journal in November...
Naomi Sims - Leadership - Harvard Business School
After as short, distinguished career in modeling, Sims decided to pursue her real dreams of being an entrepreneur. An outgrowth of her modeling experiences, Naomi devoted her efforts to …