Suzette Charles
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Suzette Charles is an American singer, songwriter, performer and actress.
Charles as Miss America, 1984
Charles performing in 1985
Vanessa Williams
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Vanessa Lynn Williams is an American singer, actress, model, producer and dancer. She gained recognition as the first black woman to win the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984.
Suzette Charles
…Award for her performance of "Kiss Me in the Rain" by Barbra Streisand While she originally placed as first runner-up, after the reigning Miss America Vanessa Williams was forced to resign, Suzette replaced her as the new Miss America. Charles was also the second Black woman to win the title after Williams. Charles…
Williams in 1984
Williams at the conclusion of her performance of "Oh how the Years Go By" at Miss America 2016
Williams in 2016
Williams at the 2007 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City