How many black Miss America winners?
Answer:
Technically, eight:
1984 Vanessa Williams (NY) was crowned Miss America. When she resigned later that year, he runner-up, Suzette Charles (NJ), also African-American, assumed the title of Miss America.
1990 Debbye Turner (MO)
1991 Marjorie Vincent (IL)
1994 Kimberly Aiken (SC)
2003 Erika Harold (IL)
2004 Ericka Dunlap (FL)
2010 Caressa Cameron (VA)