Dr. Richard Powell Helps Revive the Legacy of Donyale Luna

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Dr. Richard Powell (Art & Art History) highlighted Donyale Luna's groundbreaking impact as the first Black supermodel, emphasizing her defiance against discrimination through her modeling. Despite her apolitical stance, Dr. Powell sees Luna's mere existence as a powerful political statement and expresses hope that the HBO documentary brings recognition to her extraordinary achievements during a challenging era. Read more