Oliphant, an East Central Community College student, stated that she is committed to improving childhood reading in Mississippi ...

Kaliegh Garris (Miss Teen USA) and Zozibini Tunzi (Miss Universe) — became the first group of Black women in pageant history to hold all four major titles in a single year. "Cheslie my friend ...

The first African Americans to appear in the Miss America Pageant came onstage as 'slaves' for a musical number in 1923. It was not until 1970 that a black woman, Iowa's Cheryl Brown ...

Miss USA, 1st Lt. Alma Cooper, visited students at South View High School, where she spoke about her life and career. Cooper emphasized the importance of service and pushing personal boundaries.