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 .
Naomi Sims was one of first black supermodels . Sims was on notable cover of Ladies ' Home Journal in 1968 , many other magazines . Sims paved way for others such as Beverly Johnson , a friend says .