Miss America

SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE: Three Young Black Queens Make Pageant History

May 9, 2019

The LA Sentinel sits down with each of the 2019 title holders For nearly 100 years, young girls excited by the glamour and beauty of the Miss America and Miss USA competition have watched annually as women, ... read more »

WATCH: Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, and Miss America on Making History

May 7, 2019

For the first time in history, three black women are now wearing the crowns of the three major national pageants. Cheslie Kryst is the new Miss USA, ... read more / watch video »

3 black Women Win Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America

May 6, 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — When Cheslie Kryst won the Miss USA crown, it marked more than a personal triumph: It meant that for the first time, ... read more »

Contestants Accuse Mrs. America Pageant CEO of Racial Bias

October 22, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) — Four contestants in this year’s Mrs. America pageant on Monday called for the pageant’s CEO to apologize over accusations he used racial slurs and stereotypes in a conversation at a contest-related event. ... read more »

Photo of the Day: Miss New York Nia Imani Franklin, Wins Miss America Pageant

September 10, 2018

“These changes, I think, will be great for our organization,” she said. “I’ve already seen so many young women reaching out to me personally as Miss New York asking how they can get involved because I think they feel more empowered that they don’t have to do things such as walk in a swimsuit for a scholarship. ... read more »