Bani Yelverton

Bani Yelverton was an American supermodel of Black ethnicity, born on March 11, 1932, and died on January 6, 1970, at age 37. Her career as a supermodel, though cut short, was notable at a time when Black models were rare in the industry. She was straight and originally from the United States. Very little is documented about her personal life, but her professional legacy as a Black supermodel in the mid-20th century stands out. She passed away in 1970, leaving behind a brief but significant footprint in modeling history. Her work helped pave the way for greater diversity in fashion, even if details of her life remain sparse.