The first black Miss USA winner, Carole Gist, took home the title in 1990 (and nabbed first runner-up in Miss Universe), while Janel Bishop was crowned the first black Miss Teen USA the following ...

The 22-year-old made history as the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Mississippi USA and Monday night's win was the first time a Mississippi contestant won the overall title. "I couldn't ...

These questions will keep coming up in the world of beauty pageants. The story of the first Black Miss USA goes beyond just winning a crown. It’s about pushing for diversity and inclusivity in ...

In 1990, Carole Anne-Marie Gist became the first Black woman to win, and Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih Slaiby was the first Middle Eastern woman to take home the crown. Gabriel was the first Filipina ...

Miss Alabama USA winners go on to compete for Miss USA and possibly Miss Universe.) Notable: Flanigan was the first Black woman to win Miss Alabama USA as Miss Cullman. She was the third Black ...

In 1970, Cheryl Browne became the first black woman to participate in the Miss America pageant; she represented Iowa. Since then, 15 black women have been named either Miss America or Miss USA ...

New York native Amber Corbett has been selected to represent the United States at the 2023 Miss Intercontinental pageant, which marks the first ... been a Black Miss Intercontinental USA ...

Catch up with the most famous contestants to participate in the Miss USA pageant Vic Verbalaitis is an editorial intern at PEOPLE. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. His work has previously ...

For the first time in history, three black women have been crowned as Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America. Cheslie Kryst's win on Thursday as 2019's Miss USA helped create the historic moment.