Miss USA 2017 Kara McCullough was crowned as the 10th African American Miss USA in 66 years on 14th May 2017. On the occasion of Black History Month of America, she shares her thoughts about the same.
Black History Month, also known as African-American history month, is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Netherlands. Celebrated in the month of February, the event recognizes the important people and events in the history of the African diaspora.
Kara McCullough succeeded another woman of colour Miss USA 2016 Deshauna Barber, making it their back to back win.
In a video shared by the official Facebook page of Miss USA, Kara talks about the importance of her own heritage and how important it is for women of colour to recognize that their potential and talent is no less than any others.
Let us take a look at what she had to say in the video –