Vanessa Williams became the first Black woman in history to be crowned Miss America in 1984. Vanessa Williams made history by becoming the first Black woman to win the 'Miss America' title in 1984.
The Miss America Pageant is the latest organization to be rocked by an email scandal that showcased the CEO’s misogynistic intendancies. The pageant also lost its television partner.
Miss Montana Alexis Wiseman is the first Miss America 2013 contestant diagnosed with autism. Miss Montana Alexis Wineman is the first contestant in the history of Miss America that was diagnosed with autism.