In the magazine’s prestigious 126 year history, no Black photographer has ever done the cover.
1. Gordon Parks
Parks was the first African-American photographer hired at Life and Vogue magazines, however he never got the chance to shoot a Vogue cover.
2. Jamel Shabazz
For over 40 years, some of the best moments in NYC history were captured by this man. Imagine all the Subway backdrops he could’ve captured for Vogue covers.
3. Carrie Mae Weems
Capturing the essence of a Black woman was Weems’ specialty. She’d totally slay a Beyonce Vogue cover.
Being the one of few Black people in his town growing up, the Omaha, Nebraska native has a unique perspective when it comes to capturing moments. He can make the most “street” things look like poetry.
5. Coreen Simpson
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The flashy, fly nightlife of the 1980’s was Simpsons’ expertise. Her work on the cover of Vogue would bring nostalgia to a whole generation of 80’s babies.
The Pulitzer winning photog is best known for capturing the infamous photo of Corretta Scott King at Dr. Marin Luther King’s funeral — but his lengthy resume includes shooting everyone from Stevie Wonder to a young Quincy Jones.
