Secrets of the Black Pinup

Intrigued by the question "Why aren't there any black pin up girls" on an internet message board, writer Jim Linderman decided to find out. With 100 rare vintage photographs all showing women of color in magazines not seen for over 50 years, Linderman not only reveals many answers to the question, he reveals a long gone part of America and African-American culture.  Secret of the Black Pin Up takes us from "tease" to "sleaze" and reveals a world never before seen.  Using rare photos and publications, the untold story of African-American women in the soft-core pornography world from 1940 to date.  Yes, there WERE black pin ups, and they are found here.

http://secretoftheblackpinup.blogspot.com

Female Fashions for Men - Hue Magazine, 1954

From "1954 Black History as Seen Thru Magazines" on vieilles annonces' Flickr collection.