In Vogue, Week Three in the No Longer New Abnormal

“True empowerment comes from knowing and embracing your own worth.”

Beverly Johnson

I just saw the new one woman show, In Vogue, in which Beverly Johnson shares her life’s story with a backdrop of photos of her, the culture, and other iconic people, movements, and moments in history.

I received a flyer in the mail and knew I wanted to see her. My mother was an avid magazine reader. As a young school-aged girl, I couldn’t wait for the monthly McCall’s issue so that I could play with the Betsy McCall paper dolls. In my teen years I waited rather impatiently for my mother to finish her Glamour and Vogue issues, so I could enjoy them second-hand, always pleased to see the beautiful Beverly Johnson on their covers. So when I heard she’d be in her own show I jumped at the chance of seeing her live and hearing more about her.

In an intimate off-Broadway theater seated on stage with black pumps, black designer framed glasses, and a beautifully tailored…