American Black Journal

First Black Miss USA / McDonald’s Black History Art Contest

Season 43 Episode 15 | 26m 47s  | Video has closed captioning.

It was 25 years ago when Detroiter Carole Gist made history as the first black woman to win the Miss USA Pageant. She joins us to talk about that groundbreaking moment and her advice for young women hoping to follow in her footsteps. Also, Kim Trent takes a look back at black life in Detroit. Plus, McDonald’s is calling on local high school students to show off their creativity. Episode 4315.

Aired: 02/01/15

Rating: NR

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American Black Journal is a local public television program presented by DPTV.