In 1966 model Donyale Luna was the first Black woman or any woman of color for that manner to pose on the cover of Vogue magazine. A model who was known for creating elaborate stories about her ethnicity to appear exotic rather than plain ole black.

Do you notice how her hands coyly cover her features? The purpose was as not to offend white readers. Now fast forward 42 years into the present. We have Beyonce Knowles who may have or may have not allowed her features to be altered for financial gain or mainstream acceptance for an ad for Loreal Cosmetics.

Has our society changed that much in four decades? Or are we still stuck in the 60’s.

Actor and comedian Bernie Macdied at the age of 50 early this morning due to complications of pneumonia confirmed by a family member and his publicist. He had been in the hospital for a lung infection for over a week. Born Bernard Jeffrey McCoullough Bernie will be remembered by films Get on the Bus, Friday, Ocean’s Eleven, The Player’s Club, and the Kings of Comedy and his hit TV Show.

He is survived by his wife Rhonda and their daughter Je’Niece along with her husband and their young daughter Jasmine.