50 Best Moments in Black Television

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42. Vanessa Williams’  ‘Miss America’ win

Say what you will about the nude photo controversy that followed this moment, it’s still one of the best in television. The lovely Madame Williams became the first African-American woman to win the “Miss America” crown.

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