Beverly Johnson was one of first black supermodels . Sims was on notable cover of Naomi in heyday , many other magazines . Naomi Sims became an icon of the `` Black is Beautiful '' movement with her modeling . Sims paved way for others such as Naomi Sims , a friend says .
Beverly Johnson was one of first black supermodels . Sims was on notable cover of Naomi in heyday , many other magazines . Sims paved way for others such as Naomi Sims , a friend says .