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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Janelle_CommissiongJanelle Commissiong - Wikipedia

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   Janelle Commissiong is a Trinidadian politician, model and beauty queen who was the first black woman to win Miss Universe in 1977. She studied fashion in New York, advocated for black rights and world peace, and received the Trinity Cross, the country's highest award.

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3. missuniverse1977.comJanelle Penny Commissiong

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   Learn about Janelle Penny Commissiong, the first woman of color to win Miss Universe in 1977 and a successful business leader and philanthropist. Book her to speak at your next event and inspire your audience with her story and insights.

4. thecaribbeancamera.com › miss-universe-janelleMiss Universe, Janelle Commissiong, 43 years later

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   Mar 25, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Janelle Commissiong, who made history in 1977 as the first Black woman to win the Miss Universe pageant. Read how she used her platform to advocate for world peace, Black rights, and women's empowerment.

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6. www.instagram.com › missuniverse1977Janelle Penny Commissiong (@missuniverse1977) - Instagram

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   11K Followers, 914 Following, 175 Posts - Janelle Penny Commissiong (@missuniverse1977) on Instagram: "The first woman of color to be crowned Miss Universe Mom👧🏾•Speaker🎤•Host•Humanitarian This is my story Booking Request: JPennyBowen77@yahoo.com".

7. www.angelopedia.com › news › Miss-Universe-1977Janelle Commissiong Miss Universe 1977: From being the first ...

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   Apr 6, 2020 · Learn about Janelle Commissiong, the first black woman to win the Miss Universe title in 1977. She is also a successful businesswoman, a public advocate for black rights, and a mother of a daughter.

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   Who is Janelle Penny Commissiong?

   • About Janelle In a modern world that advocates inclusion, representation, and diversity, Janelle Penny Commissiong is an icon. Janelle redefined beauty in 1977 when she became the first woman of color to be crowned Miss Universe, winning the hearts of audiences worldwide. With her charisma, grace, and beauty, she was also voted Miss Photogenic.

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   Who is Janelle Commissiong?

   • She is strong and confident and is the pride of black woman at home and around the world. Janelle Commissiong recognizes that it’s a long way from 1977, and still the idea of women in business, the question of what is beauty, especially as it relates to black people, are still hotly debated and remain largely unsettled.

   Miss Universe, Janelle Commissiong, 43 years later

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   Who is Janelle Commissiong-Chow?

   • Janelle Penny Commissiong-Chow is a former beauty pagent titleholder (born 15 June 1953). She is the daughter of a Venezuelan mother and a Trinidadian father.

   Caribbean Elections Biography | Janelle Commissiong-Chow

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   Who is Janelle Commissiong married to?

   • Janelle Commissiong married businessman Alwin Chow and they adopted a daughter, Sasha. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Janelle Commissiong is an icon in her native Trinidad and Tobago where she continues to manage successful businesses.

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10. www.blackpast.org › commissiong-janelle-penny-1953Janelle Penny Commissiong (1953- ) - Blackpast

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    Dec 8, 2010 · Learn about Janelle Commissiong, the first woman of African ancestry to win the Miss Universe crown in 1977. She was a public advocate for black rights and world peace, and a successful businesswoman in Trinidad and Tobago.