According to Banner, she sometimes challenged prevailing racial norms in her publicity photographs; for example, in an image featured in Look in 1951, she was shown in revealing clothes while practicing with African-American singing coach Phil Moore.
Menurut Banner, ia kadang menantang norma-norma rasial dalam foto-foto publisitasnya; contohnya, dalam sebuah gambar yang ditampilkan dalam majalah Look pada 1951, ia tampil mengenakan busana ketat saat sedang berpraktik dengan pelatih nyanyi Afrika-Amerika Phil Moore.