There She Is, Miss America: Notable Black Miss Americas And Miss USAs

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Nana Merriwether – Miss USA

Nana Merriweather is the eighth Black Miss USA winner. She was initially the second runner up, but picked up the Miss USA duties when Olivia Culpo, the original winner, went on to become Miss Universe. Born in South Africa, Merriwether  is a Duke University and UCLA Alum and won the title of Miss Maryland USA. She is the oldest Miss USA ever crowned, at the age of 27 years old.

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