Filipino American Chelsea Manalo became the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines on Wednesday. Born to a Filipino mother and African American father, the 24-year-old’s win ...

In a momentous event that has reverberated across social media platforms, Chelsea Manalo made history on Wednesday by becoming the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines.

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Diversity has been on the rise in the pageant world, as women from various racial and ethnic backgrounds compete in — and win — competitions at the local, regional, state and national levels.

Filipino American Chelsea Manalo made history on Wednesday by becoming the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines. Born to a Filipino mother and an African American father ...