Tracey “Africa” Norman was the first black trans fashion model, though she hid the secret of her gender identity as she rose through the industry in the 1970s. http://nytlive.nytimes.com/womenintheworld/2015/12/16/tracey-africa-norman-was-the-first-black-trans-model-in-the-1970s-fashion-world/ Like Jopwell to keep up with stories like these!