The Color of Beauty, Alina Mitchell
The Color of Beauty, Alina Mitchell
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The Color of Beauty
The Life and Work of New York Fashion Icon Ophelia DeVore

Author: Alina Mitchell, Audrey Smaltz

Narrator: LaQuita James

Unabridged: 3 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/26/2021


Synopsis

Ophelia DeVore boldly overcame tragedy and hardship to become the first black model in the United States of America. She possessed grace, finesse, intelligence, natural beauty, and courage. Being the first black graduate of the Vogue Modeling School, she eventually became a powerful business mogul, an exuberant entrepreneur, and a respected leader in her field. Her story is unique because she redefined "beauty" in America. Throughout her life, she sought to prove to the world beauty could be found in every shade of color.

The Ophelia DeVore Charm School and Grace Del Marco Modeling Agency served as a strong foundation for notables including Diahann Carroll, Richard Roundtree, Trudy Haynes, Helen Williams, Cicely Tyson, Susan Taylor, Audrey Smaltz, and many more. She regularly worked with fashion icons such as Christian Dior, Ralph Lauren, and Ceil Chapman. In a personal letter written on July 17, 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., thanked DeVore for being a part of "the great democratic crusade of our era." Her inspirational story will move you to believe in yourself and achieve your dreams.

About Alina Mitchell

Alina Mitchell is an innovative educator and an avid creative writer. She is an alumni of Oakwood University and the University of Alabama Huntsville. She is an Atlanta, Georgia native, but currently resides in Southern California. Finding inspiration in the lives of others and the world around her is part of her life's mission. During her spare time, she plays tennis, scuba dives, reads, and enjoys the beach. The Color of Beauty: The Life and Work of New York Fashion Icon Ophelia DeVore is her debut biography.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sahara

Powerful Bio of Ophelia DeVore ”The Color of Beauty” is the insightful story of Ophelia Devore who made history as the first black African-American model in the 1940s. Because there weren't any opportunities for black women in the beauty industry, Ms DeVore started the first charm school and modeling......more

Goodreads review by Erick

Amazing Biography, Insightful Business Manual This biography was recommended after completing model Pat Cleveland’s autobiography. I’d never heard of Ophelia Devore. What an amazing businesswoman living such a colorful life. I’m definitely going to spread the word of her life and her professional con......more

Goodreads review by Denise

I love biographies and this was one book I couldn’t put down. I truly enjoyed it. I learned so much about Ms DeVore Mitchell. She is an icon who taught us so many lessons especially the ones about stepping out of our comfort zone and stepping out on faith. I love and appreciate her drive. R.I.P........more