Beauty pageants

Willow Newell Becomes the First Black Woman Crowned Miss Wisconsin

Along with her talents, Newell created a community initiative titled "Expression Without Exclusion," aimed at making the arts more inclusive for the community.
07/01/2025

28 Days of Black History: Fighting for the Crown, the History of Black Beauty Pageants

Since the 1960s Black beauty pageants have served as a platform for displaying the leadership and talent of Black women.
02/12/2025

Miss Alabama Zoe Sozo Bethel Dead After Serious Accident

Police said she died after laying in a coma brought on from injuries sustained in a fall.
02/22/2022