History Quote by Kenya Moore

Nelson Mandela had been freed and I had a feeling in my heart from God that a black would win. (Carole Gist, Miss USA…

— Carole Gist

When Miss Williams was crowned Miss America in 1983, she opened the door for Black women around the world to achieve immeasurable dreams the…

— Kenya Moore

Winning the Miss Universe title was not only a personal victory but a victory for the whole rainbow nation. I couldn't be more proud…

— Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

I entered the Miss Nigeria in America pageant - yes, it's a thing that existed. This was when I was getting my masters.

— Yvonne Orji

Shortly thereafter, some friends encouraged me to try out for the Miss South Carolina World beauty pageant. To my surprise, I won - and…

— Anonymous

At the Miss India competition, I didn't think I was going to win, I didn't know how to wear makeup, I did not have…

— Manushi Chhillar

I was always passionate about the Miss India pageant. Though I was a medical student, I never had a plan B. I dont want…

— Manushi Chhillar

I am honored to be selected as the 2012 Miss Golden Globe. It's very exciting to be a part of an awards show like…

— Rainey Qualley

I am so not a pageant girl, but I signed up for the Miss Junior Florida contest because I thought it would be good…

— Amanda Latona

Whatever good I have accomplished as an actress I believe came in direct proportion to my efforts to portray black women who have made…

— Cicely Tyson

When I participated in the Miss India pageant, it wasn't really carried out at a professional level.

— Pooja Batra

Yes, my pageant career was incredibly short. I started at 19 and was done at 21. I started by competing for Miss California Teen,…

— Meagan Tandy