Ericka Dunlap (below) is crowned Miss America by outgoing queen Erika Harold
Ericka Dunlap, Miss America2004, was the first African American woman to be crowned Miss Florida. Dunlap succeeded Miss America 2003, Erika Harold, and was followed by Miss America 2005, Deidre Downs. Image File history File links Erickadunlap. ... Categories: People stubs | Miss America ... Image:Downs Deidre Miss USA 2005. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An African-American (also Afro-American, Black American, or black), is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... State nickname: Sunshine State Official languages English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Governor Jeb Bush (R) Senators Bill Nelson (D) Mel Martinez (R) Area - Total - % water Ranked 22nd 170,451 km² 17. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Categories: People stubs | Miss America ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Deidre Downs, Miss America 2005. ...
As is required of each Miss America, Dunlap is using her crown to further a cause close to her heart.
Dunlap also explains that "acceptance" needs to spread far beyond fl-white race issues, and far beyond race in general.
Dunlap explains that for many years she was the only African-American girl in her classes and she often found herself correcting stereotypes and media images of fl people.
Miss FloridaErickaDunlap beat out 50 rivals Saturday to be crowned Miss America in a pageant that featured some of the brainiest contestants that judges have seen in years.
Miss FloridaErickaDunlap, center, reacts after being crowned Miss America 2004 as outgoing Miss America Erika Harold, right, put the crown on and host Tom Bergerson hugs her at the Miss America Competition in Atlantic City, N.J., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003.
Dunlap was crowned by Miss America 2003Erika Harold, 23, of Urbana, Ill., who won the title last year after delaying her entry to Harvard Law School.
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