Carole Anne-Marie Gist standing at 5’11 ft tall was the first African American woman to win the Miss USA title.
Gist first won the title of Miss Michigan USA and went on to win the Miss USA crown on March 2, 1990 in Wichita, Kansas and first runner-up to Miss Universe.
Gist, Carole Ann-Marie (1969- ) – BlackPast.org
Carole Gist Preliminary Judge – Miss Universe
1st Black Miss USA Carole Gist Speaks about Kenya Moore …
A Black History Moment: Carole Gist | Nicole Paramount
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