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On this day in 1968, a historic event took place in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The first Miss Black America pageant was held as a protest against the exclusion of Black women from the Miss America pageant. Saundra Williams, a 19-year-old activist from Philadelphia, won the crown and the title of Miss Black America, sending a powerful message to the world: Black is beautiful, too. 🙌🏾
In this video, we will take a look at the origins, history, and legacy of the Miss Black America pageant, and how it challenged the racist and sexist standards of beauty in America. We will also hear from some of the former winners and contestants, and find out what they are doing now. 🌟
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