Vanessa L. Williams was born in Millwood, New York. She would go on to make history as the first Black woman crowned Miss America in 1983. Despite controversy that led to her resignation, Williams rose to fame as a successful singer and actress, earning Grammy, Emmy, and Tony nominations. Her resilience and success broke barriers in beauty, entertainment, and representation.
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