On Sunday evening, Miss Universe 2017 was crowned. Congratulations to South Africa’s very own, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, who focuses on HIV/AIDS awareness and education. She beat first runner up, Miss Colombia Laura Gonzalez and second-runner up, Miss Jamaica Davina Bennett. We rounded up all the melanated goddesses that competed in this pageant. See their fabulous dresses and learn more about each of the Black women that participated in the pageant. They are all winners in our book!
DONT MISS:
LET’S MAKEUP: 25 Photos Of Fenty Beauty On Black Women
21 Images Of Beautiful Dark Skinned Women
See Every Black Model Walked The Runway At The 2017 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
1. DAVINA BENNETT – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 JAMAICA
Miss Universe 2017 contestant Davina Bennett (Jamaica) was the second runner-up in the pageant.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
2. DAVINA BENNETT – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 JAMAICA
21-year-old Davina Bennett is pursuing a degree in marketing at the University of the West Indies. (We’re loving her afro!).
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
3. YASMINE COOKE – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 BAHAMAS
Miss Universe 2017 contestant Yasmine Cooke is a 4th year medical student in addition to being a stunner.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
4. YASMINE COOKE – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 BAHAMAS
Yasmine Cooke received a B.S. in Neuroscience from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
5. YVONNE CLARKE – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Yvonne Clarke is a full-time student pursuing a degree in Clinical Sonography.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
6. YVONNE CLARKE – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Yvonne is also the Managing Director of her own fashion business.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
7. KARA MCCULLOUGH – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 USA
Kára McCullough was born in Naples, Italy and due to her mom’s military job, has been exposed to many cultures.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
8. KARA MCCULLOUGH – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 USA
Kára was in the top 10 for Miss Universe 2017.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
9. RUTH QUARSHIE – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 GHANA
Ruth Qurashie graduated from the University of Ghana Business School while modeling.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
10. RUTH QUARSHIE – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 GHANA
Ruth is fluent in English, Fante & Twi.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
11. LOUISE VICTOR – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 ST. LUCIA
Louise is the immediate past President of the National Youth Council of Saint Lucia.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
12. LOUISE VICTOR – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 ST. LUCIA
Louise aspires to have a career in Global PR Consulting.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
13. CASSANDRA CHERY – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 HAITI
Cassandra Cherie is a freelance model and dancer from Port-au-Prince.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
14. CASSANDRA CHERY – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 HAITI
Cassandra enjoys giving back and speaking to young women about positivity, self-esteem, and confidence.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
15. LESLEY CHAPMAN-ANDREWS – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 BARBADOS
Lesley lost her father at the young age of 16.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
16. LESLEY CHAPMAN-ANDREWS – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 BARBADOS
The 26-year-old is described as having a love for life.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
17. ISABEL CHIKOTI – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 ZAMBIA
Isabel earned her Bachelors Degree in Management from Sumy State University.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
18. ISABEL CHIKOTI – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 ZAMBIA
She specialized in Management at the Faculty of Economics while at university.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
19. KHEPHRA SYLVESTER – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Khephera defines herself as a free spirit.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
20. KHEPHRA SYLVESTER – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
It took Kephera a lot to step out of her comfort zone to join the world of pageantry.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
21. ESONICA VEIRA – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 US VIRGIN ISLANDS
Esonica is a student at Alabama State University.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
22. ESONICA VEIRA – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 US VIRGIN ISLANDS
She is an active member in Forever VI Strong, a Caribbean relief effort to aid victims devastated by hurricanes Maria and Irma.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
23. ANIKA CONOLLY – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 CAYMAN ISLANDS
Anika works as a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
24. ANIKA CONOLLY – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 CAYMAN ISLANDS
Anika teaches interviewing skills and office etiquette to students.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
25. LILIAN ERICAAH MARAULE – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 TANZANIA
Lilian Ericaah Maraule is a radio personality (and producer!) for a program dedicated to African culture and lifestyle.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
26. LILIAN ERICAAH MARAULE – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 TANZANIA
She is also a model.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
27. STEPHANIE AGBASI – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 NIGERIA
Stephanie is in her final year of Law School at University of Nigeria.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
28. STEPHANIE AGBASI – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 NIGERIA
Stephanie is an advocate against gender-based violence in Nigeria.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
29. AKINAHOME ZERGAW – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 ETHIOPIA
Akinahome is a management and fashion design student.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
30. AKINAHOME ZERGAW – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 ETHIOPIA
Akinahome has a large family consisting of more than 10 brother and sisters.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
31. LAURIELA MARTINS – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 ANGOLA
Lauriela is a first-year Architecture major.
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
32. LAURIELA MARTINS – MISS UNIVERSE 2017 ANGOLA
Lauriela loves to go to the beach!
See Every Black Woman That Was In The Running For Miss Universe 2017 was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc
