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Brianna Mason Becomes The First Black Woman To Win Miss Tennessee

The win will be Mason’s ticket to the Miss America Pageant.
06/30/2019

Another One! Full-Time Attorney Cheslie Kryst Wins The 2019 Miss USA Title Wearing Her Natural Hair

Black girls are winning in 2019!
05/03/2019

Miss America Winner Nia Franklin Says She's Glad She Didn't Have To Wear A Swimsuit

She's the first to hold the title without a swimsuit.
09/10/2018

Miss Michigan Said She’s ‘From The State With 84% Of The US Fresh Water But None For Its Residents’

Emily Sioma's activist moment made her a crowd favorite.
09/10/2018
Vanessa Williams

Miss America Pageant Is Finally Over Vanessa Williams's Nude Photos

Set to return as a judge 32 years after losing her crown.
09/09/2015

Zendaya Will Judge the 95th Miss America Pageant

The pop star will be the youngest on the panel.
08/19/2015
Vanessa Williams, Miss America 1984 - Talented actress and singer Vanessa Williams was the first African-American to win Miss America. Although she later resigned over a nude photo scandal, she is still officially recognized as the 1984 winner.(Photo: Everett Collection)

This Day in Black History: Sept. 17, 1983

Vanessa Williams becomes the first Black Miss America.
09/14/2014
Nina Davuluri

Miss America Nina Davuluri Shares Weight Loss Journey

The beauty queen shed more than 50 pounds.
09/26/2013