Solange Omon, a 21-year-old Cameroon-born model, was named Victoria's Secret's newest Angel after winning 'Angels Among Us,' the brand's nationwide casting search, TheGrio reported Oct. 19. The prize included her runway debut at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Los Angeles and an exclusive IMG Models contract.
Why It Matters for Atlanta Professionals
A Black-excellence moment with a career angle: Omon previously worked as a nonprofit program coordinator helping Black and immigrant teens with job applications and networking.
Source
First reported by TheGrio (quotes from PEOPLE): TheGrio
Cover: Photo: Harrison Keely / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 (Victoria's Secret store file photo; no licensed photo of Omon exists)
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