She was forbidden as a young woman from trying on her dream wedding gown because she’s Black. Now, at 94, she finally did it. July 30, 2021 by Leo “I always have been sad about it because I felt like I should have been able to wear it if I wanted to,” said Martha Tucker. Source: She was forbidden as a young woman from trying on her dream wedding gown because she’s Black. Now, at 94, she finally did it. Lovely. More great pictures at the full story.