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1970 – Jennifer Hosten Becomes the First Black Miss World

Jennifer Josephine Hosten of Grenada made history by becoming the first Black woman and the first Caribbean woman to win the Miss World title. She was crowned Miss World 1970 at the competition held in London.

Her victory sparked controversy and headlines around the world, especially amid political tensions and protests surrounding the event, but it also marked a major milestone in representation and global beauty standards.

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