Barbara Cheeseborough facts for kids

Barbara Cheeseborough was a famous American fashion model. She was active in the 1960s and 1970s. She helped popularize an Afrocentric style, which celebrated Black beauty and culture. She was born on March 14, 1946, and passed away on October 24, 2013.

About Barbara Cheeseborough

Barbara was born in Philadelphia on March 14, 1946. She later married William Edward Cheeseborough, who was a fashion photographer. After they got married, she moved to New York City. There, she started her exciting career as a fashion model.

Her modeling career lasted for more than 20 years. She appeared in many popular magazines. These included Essence, Bazaar, Redbook, Vogue, and Cosmopolitan.

Her Impact on Fashion

Barbara Cheeseborough made a big splash in the fashion world. She was on the very first cover of Essence Magazine in 1970. This was a very important moment. NPR said her Essence cover showed a new "Afrocentric beauty standard." This meant it celebrated Black beauty. Millions of young women could finally see a kind of beauty they could relate to.

Barbara also appeared on album covers for the band Funkadelic. She was on their first album in 1970. She also appeared on the famous cover of their 1971 album, Maggot Brain.

Barbara Cheeseborough died on October 24, 2013. She was 67 years old.