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A History Of Beautiful Women Of Color That Graced Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issues

Represent! A History Of Beautiful Women Of Color That Graced Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issues - Page 8

Published on February 16, 2012
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Time to admire these beautiful women who paved the way.

The Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue for 2012 is right around the corner with Kate Upton’s flat cakes getting the prime spot. However, we’ve seen plenty of ladies of color get shine in the coveted SI issue.

These pictures will definitely make you want to revisit your old copies.

Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks again…

Beyonce

Tracy Burns

Carla Campbell

Naomi Campbell

Deleah Caro

Sonia Dara

Selita Ebanks

Quiana Grant

Damaris Lewis

Oluchi Onweagba

Ariel Meredith

Serena Williams

Venus Williams

Taylor Walker

Jessica White

Photo Credit: SIVault

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