Vincent, Marjorie (c. 1965–)
Vincent, Marjorie (c. 1965–)
Miss America. Born Marjorie Judith Vincent c. 1965; dau. of Haitian immigrants; attended Duke University; married; children: Cameron.
African-American, named Miss America (1991), representing Illinois; worked as newsanchor in Peoria, IL, and Columbus, OH.
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