Miss America, Miss Teen USA and
Miss USA Are All Black Women For the first time ever,
African American women claimed the
crowns of all three competitions. Cheslie Kryst won Miss USA, Kaliegh Garris won Miss Teen USA, and Nia Franklin won Miss America. Their victories caught the attention
of some prominent figures. Nia Franklin, via
'The New York Times' Nia Franklin, via
'The New York Times'