#OTD: Vanessa Williams, First Black Miss America, Was Born

from AURN News · host Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane, Ebony McMorris

On March 18, 1963, Vanessa Williams was born. She would go on to become the first Black Miss America and build a decades-long career across music, film and Broadway, becoming one of the most influential entertainers of her generation. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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