Ophelia DeVore-Mitchell was born on August 12, 1923. She was a pioneering model, businesswoman, and advocate for diversity in the fashion and beauty industry. As one of the first African American models in the U.S., she founded the Grace Del Marco Agency, which helped launch the careers of many Black models and entertainers. Her work was instrumental in breaking racial barriers in the beauty and fashion industries.
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