History of Tyra Banks in Timeline

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Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks, also known as BanX, is a multifaceted American personality known for her success as a model, television host, producer, writer, and actress. Rising to prominence in the modeling world at 15, she broke barriers as the first African American woman on the covers of GQ and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Banks achieved Supermodel status and worked as a Victoria's Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005. By the early 2000s, she was one of the world's highest-paid models, showcasing her impact on the fashion industry.

2000: Establishment of the first TZONE program

In 2000, Tyra Banks established the first TZONE program, a weeklong, all-expenses-paid camp for girls ages 13 to 15 seeking guidance about body image and personal empowerment.

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2005: TZONE becomes a public charity

In 2005, TZONE transitioned from a camp to a public charity named the TZONE Foundation, focusing on leadership and life skills development for young women.

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2012: Harvard Business School Program Completion

In 2012, Tyra Banks completed Harvard Business School's Owner/President Management Program (OPM), a nine-week executive education course. Following an interview where she mentioned attending Harvard, news publications clarified the distinction between the OPM program and the Harvard MBA program. Also in 2012, Harvard professor Rohit Deshpande was preparing a case study on Banks's company, Bankable Productions.

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