Conway crowned Miss Louisiana

African-American woman to represent Louisiana at Miss America Pageant

 

By: Robert Wright

It’s been 18 years since a woman of color has worn the Miss Louisiana crown. That all changed on last Saturday night as Lafayette native Holli’ Conway won the pageant and will be joining the legacy of Nita Whitaker and Faith Jenkins. Whit

 

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