Black History Month: 10 great African American style icons

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Tell me you didn’t take a few minutes to take in this entire picture. I don’t believe you. This is Josephine Baker, after all. The stunning entertainer passed away in 1975, but her style will never be forgotten. She’s on our list of 10 influential African American style icons for Black History Month. Who is your favorite black fashion or beauty trend-setter? Share in our comments section.

-- Whitney Friedlander

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Photo: Staley-Wise Gallery / New York