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Queen Hope Johnston: The First African American Woman to Reign as Miss America
Breaking Barriers and Inspiring a Nation Hope Johnston, crowned Miss America in 1993, made history as the first African American woman to hold the prestigious title. Her victory shattered racial barriers and became a symbol of progress and...
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