1948 - Birth of Grace Jones – Music, Fashion, and Iconic Black Androgyny

Born May 19, 1948, in Spanish Town, Jamaica, Grace Jones rose to international fame as a singer, actress, and fashion icon who shattered norms around race, gender, and identity. With her striking androgynous style, bold personality, and genre-defying music, Jones became a symbol of unapologetic Black individuality. Her work in the 1970s and ’80s fused disco, reggae, and new wave, challenging Western beauty standards and conventional femininity. Beyond music, her acting roles and modeling career broke barriers in industries that often marginalized Black women. Jones’s fearless persona continues to influence pop culture, queer aesthetics, and the global fashion scene. Celebrating her birth on May 19 highlights a cultural revolutionary who refused to be defined or confined. Her legacy is one of power, defiance, and visionary artistry that resonates across generations and identities.