Brazil crowns the first black Miss Brazil in 30 years
Last weekend, Raissa Santana became the first black Miss Brazil in 30 years since Diese Nunes won the title in 1986.
Last weekend, Raissa Santana became the first black Miss Brazil in 30 years since Diese Nunes won the title in 1986.
Santana, a native of Paraná, was crowned on October 1 and will go on to be Miss Brazil at the Miss Universe competition in January. She is only the second ever black Miss Brazil.
In a country that has long struggled with racial strife, the win is historic, and Santana was well aware of the #BlackGirlMagic she is representing.
“I’m very emotional. This here is a mixture of great emotions. I didn’t expect to win this title, but I am very happy to have won this title and to represent black beauty and encourage girls who have the dream of having something, to conquer, to be a model, to be a Miss… now I want to encourage these girls and show them that they can,” she told reporters after her win.
