Born in Alabama, Mary Alexander is truly a trailblazer as well as a lovely example for models and company advertisers as well. Her legacy? Becoming the first Black woman to appear in a Coca-Cola advertisement. And even with this accomplishment, Mary is widely known to be a monument of humility. When asked about her casting, Alexander states: "I was surprised that they chose me…Girls there were from Atlanta and New York. I was just a simple country girl!”
