Discover when the first Black woman won Miss America and how diversity has evolved in this iconic pageant.
Discover who the shortest Miss America was and how Vanessa Williams made history as the first African American winner in 1984.
Discover the history of the oldest beauty pageant, Miss America, established in 1921 and its evolution from a bathing beauty contest to a scholarship competition.
Discover whether the Miss America crown features real diamonds or high-quality cubic zirconia stones in this quick Q&A.
Discover what Miss titles mean, including Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss America, and their role in beauty pageants and social advocacy.
Discover Gretchen Carlson's inspiring transition from Miss America to a prominent Fox News anchor.
Explore the Miss America scandal, its controversies, and the implications for the pageant's integrity. Dive deep into the events that shook the title.
Discover why Vanessa Williams was stripped of her Miss America title in 1984 and its impact on beauty pageants.