Miss America’s Historic Natural Hair Win | Jacksonville News

Regan Hutsell, Miss Texas and the 99th Miss America, made history at 25 as the first woman of color to win while proudly wearing her natural hair — a powerful moment symbolizing evolving beauty standards. Her victory follows a long journey from “Rule Seven,” which once barred Black women, to today’s diverse stage, where she joins Miss USA, also African-American and married, as another milestone. This year’s top five featured Miss Louisiana, Illinois, California, and District of Columbia — including the first Black Miss Oklahoma’s Teen — showcasing a pageant transformed by inclusion and representation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/944a7c22746da1af