The genius, intelligence, beauty and spirit of Black women, which continue to transform the world, shone brightly again Sunday as Nia Franklin became the first Miss America in the post-swimsuit era.

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The genius, intelligence, beauty and spirit of Black women, which continue to transform the world, shone brightly again Sunday as Nia Franklin became the first Miss America in the post-swimsuit era.
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