As a woman of color worked in the technology industry, served in the army crowned Miss America, Deshauna Barber understand that she has overcome numerous hurdles.
Barber is the second African-American women 9 crowned Miss America. She did not hesitate to confide about the stigma she had met with USA Today.
She shared that fear of being discriminated as a natural way of any African-American woman yet. "I was worried and wondered if race could determine the winner of this beauty pageant. I'm really scared about this "- she said.
"These are often fragile beauty. As an African woman, I have faced discrimination numerous times. And that seems to be a very natural fear that I always tripped over each area has experienced, whether it's commercial department where I work, or even in the military. Fears that accompany me to this beauty contest, it feels like even worse when I walk into a store. "
Windfrey billionaire Oprah talkshow has been one of fashion shops chased out because the salesperson that she was black and that she had no money.
Shops were later apologized, but that did not allay the pain of a black woman of talent, whether they are billionaires.
However, Barber spent the good feelings for the contest the organizers did not let the stigma crept into the game's beautiful people.
"I'm not a girl's first African-American winner, and I think not only is a woman of color, but also a soldier, an IT analyst, a woman with a master's degree and then are the factors that make the contest organizers to find out the difference. "
Contest 2016 Miss America contestants 5 to 4 in the final round is black beauties, including Miss Georgia, Miss Hawaii, Miss California and Barber - Miss District of Columbia.
While the contest "sisters" with Miss USA is Miss Teen USA contest for teenage girls has caused great public opinion with attractive content to remove the swimsuit competition.
"In the top 5 of Miss USA, all of us are very different," Barber said. "It seems people think Miss Universe contest, the judges will look more open, and they will not be looking for something really special. What are the judges looking for a woman to express his outstanding role on the stage, under the lights. Therefore, it would be great if all judges are so open-minded perspective. "
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