Donyale Luna (August 31, 1945 – May 17, 1979) was an American model and actress. In 1966, Luna became the first African American model to appear on the cover

Donyale Luna 1966 (iconic) Photo Charlotte March

A new coffee table book illustrates how their definition of beauty has evolved over the years.

Salvador Dali once said that Donyale Luna was the reincarnation of Queen Nefertiti. The famed artist was pretty accurate in his description of the Detroit native originally named, Peggy Ann Freeman…

androphilia: Donyale Luna In Satyricon By Federico Fellini, 1969

This decade, perhaps more than any other, left an indelible mark on the beauty industry.

Peggy Anna Donyale Zasia Luna Freeman🌑 THE FIRST BLACK SUPER MODEL💫

“Donyale Luna in "Skidoo", 1968.”