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Why Are Black Models Popular?
 
Black models are increasingly popular because as of present, there are still just a hand full of them in the industry. Therefore when an African American man or woman becomes a model, they tend to stand out. The first well-known Black model was Vanessa Williams, who was also the first African American to be crowned as Mrs. America. However, by the late 1990's due to diversity being more accepted, Black models were much more in-demand. This was mostly attributed to the sharp growth in popularity of Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Tyson Beckford, Selita Ebanks, and more.
The hip-hop revolution also fueled the popularity of Black male and female models. Magazines such as XXL, The Source, and Vibe became fashion resources for African American modeling urban clothing. This led to a movement whereas rappers, R&B singers, and even Black athletes were being used as models. Some great examples include: LL Cool J, Fat Joe, B2K, P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Venus and Serena Williams, and Beyonce.
In recent years, several Black-owned modeling agencies have popped up in urban areas near Atlanta, New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. Many of them market heavily on urban radio stations encouraging listeners to attend local auditions. This, in turn, fuels the careers of young 




Becoming a  African American male model is in my future i plan on becoming successful, I want to make a difference in todays society. through all the crime and deaths we have in our communitys no matter what just keep pushing, Life doesnt stop it keeps going so just live thats what i plan to do.