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Sep 13, 2015 · Williams became the first African-American woman to win the crown in 1984, but was forced to resign after nude photos from her past went public. Miss America Pageant Apologizes to Vanessa Williams ...
2 / 18 Vanessa Williams, 1984, Miss America - The actress-singer was the first Black woman to win the Miss America pageant, but was forced to resign after a nude photo scandal.
Sep 8, 2015 · In the early 80s Vanessa Williams made history twice in being crowned Miss America. When she won the prize in September 1983, she was the first African-American woman to do so. By July 1984 she ...
Sep 18, 1983 · Miss New York, Vanessa Williams, tonight was chosen Miss America 1984 and became the first black woman to win the title in the 62-year history of the pageant. Miss Williams, 20 years old, of ...
Mar 18, 2019 · Vanessa Williams resigned her post in July 1984. Pic credit: abcnews.go.com. According to TIME, Williams had always believed that she was more than those raunchy photos and more than Miss America ...
Jun 9, 2021 · Getty Images. Vanessa Williams says was able to survive her scandalous past due to a rock-solid belief in herself. “I think I was really centered in knowing I know who I am and I’ll get there ...
Sep 13, 2015 · Williams became the first African-American woman to win the crown in 1984, but was forced to resign after nude photos from her past went public. Miss America Pageant Apologizes to Vanessa Williams ...
