Beverly Johnson, ‘the Model With the Big Mouth’
In her new one-woman show, she details her 50-year modeling career, her tumultuous relationships — and an unsettling encounter with Bill Cosby.
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Reggie Wells, Makeup Artist for Oprah Winfrey and Other Black Stars, Dies at 76
At a time when cosmetic brands did not cater to Black women, Mr. Wells found a niche working with Black stars and models who had struggled to find makeup options for their skin tones.
Jewish Group Assails Film Academy’s Diversity Efforts
An open letter signed by notable actors and producers criticized the organization for not including Jews as an underrepresented group as part of a new initiative.
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In the N.F.L. and at Big Companies, Diversity Playbooks Face Hurdles
The league’s successes and struggles are playing out in hundreds of companies that have emulated its Rooney Rule in trying to hire more people from underrepresented groups.