Each new “first” moment that happens also shows how far society still has to go before true inclusivity is a beautiful norm.  Check out 28 Black firsts in beauty and fashion that paved the way for diversity, and get ready to catch some cool surprises. Enjoy all this melanin magic! 32 years later, in 2015, the Miss America organization apologized to her during a show airing.

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