Kadney: Tyra

Whether you know her as the first Black model on the cover of Sports Illustrated , the woman who taught us all how to "smize," or the high-energy host of America’s Next Top Model , Tyra Banks has remained a permanent fixture in pop culture for over three decades. Lately, however, the conversation around Tyra has shifted from her runway walk to her complex legacy. 1. A Trailblazing Start

Former contestants and staff have come forward with claims about the show’s insensitive moments , including "off choices" in photoshoots and high-pressure environments. tyra kadney

If you are interested in a blog post about Tyra Banks —covering her iconic career, the recent America’s Next Top Model (ANTM) retrospective, or her newer business ventures— Whether you know her as the first Black

The Tyra Effect: From Runway Queen to Reality TV Mogul (and Everything in Between) A Trailblazing Start Former contestants and staff have