Honoring and celebrating the groundbreaking cultural, historical, and social impact of the Grandassa Models in redefining standards of beauty, confronting colorism, and advancing Black cultural pride during the height of the civil rights era and beyond.

Honors the Grandassa Models for redefining beauty standards by championing natural Black beauty and African cultural pride. It recognizes their 1962 "Naturally ’62" debut in Harlem, names key founders and original models, notes one original member is living at age 99, and highlights the Grandassa Association's ongoing work preserving culture, raising scholarships, promoting African-inspired fashion, and connecting generations in New York City.