The multitalented Wek has since moved into design, and has released a chic line of leather bags, alligator-skin purses and chunky belts, called “Alek Wek 1933.” “The year 1933 is when my ...

In her speech, Nyong’o reminisced about the importance of seeing the rise of supermodel Wek, a woman with skin hued like hers. “When I saw Alek I inadvertently saw a reflection of myself that ...