The Miss Black America Crown
The Miss Black America beauty contest was launched in 1968 to protest the lack of black women in the Miss America pageant. There's nothing weird about that. But what is a bit odd is the crown that was introduced in the second year of the contest. It looks like miniature Christmas ornaments on sticks, or extraterrestrial antennae.
There must have been a reason for this unusual crown, but I haven't been able to find any info about it. Perhaps the contest organizers thought it looked more modern and space-age?
It was used for three years and then, in 1972, the contest reverted to a more traditional crown. Again, no explanation given that I can find.
There must have been a reason for this unusual crown, but I haven't been able to find any info about it. Perhaps the contest organizers thought it looked more modern and space-age?
It was used for three years and then, in 1972, the contest reverted to a more traditional crown. Again, no explanation given that I can find.
Gloria O. Smith, Miss Black America 1969
Stephanie Clark, Miss Black America 1970
Joyce Warner, Miss Black America 1971
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Well, it does look better with an afro...
Posted by Yudith on 09/19/22 at 06:27 AM
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