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Nov 13, 2009 · On September 17, 1983, 20-year-old Vanessa Williams becomes the first Black woman to win the Miss America crown. Less than a year later, on July 23, 1984, Williams gave up her crown after...
Aug 23, 2021 · How Vanessa Williams won Miss America and made history as the first Black winner - The Washington Post. Advertisement. This article was published more than 2 years ago. Style. The...
Mar 27, 2021 · Vanessa Williams made history becoming the first African American woman to be crowned Miss America, but the road ahead for her was not an easy one. Thirty-eight years later, Williams, 58,...
Jul 4, 2020 · In 1983, Vanessa Williams made history when she became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America. And while this win seemed like a victory to many, Williams tells Good Housekeeping...
Jan 27, 2002 · Vanessa Williams," the young woman's mother leaned forward on her couch at home and in hushed tones, whispered "finally, finally." Williams was the first African American woman to be crowned...
Feb 10, 2020 · The style and grace of Vanessa Williams, the first Black Miss America. Scandal cost her the title, but didn’t keep her from bigger stardom. By Nancy Clanton. Feb 10, 2020. During the month...
Sep 17, 2023 · Vanessa Williams became the 1st Black Miss America on this day 40 years ago. Garin Flowers. September 17, 2023 at 8:00 AM. Miss New York Vanessa Williams was crowned the winner of the...
