Renauld White became the first black male to grace the cover of GQ's November issue in 1979.
He made waves with his demands of equal representation in the industry and landed several high profile contracts because of it.
DONNA KARAN, YVES ST. LAURENT, ARMANI, VALENTINO, RALPH LAUREN.
Exactly 20 years later, Richard Leacock flew into California with a modelling Visa and a dream. Thanks for your revolutionary moves Mr. White.
We salute you.
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