Miss America 2014: First of Indian heritage, cheers diversity in the pageant
Miss New York crowned Miss America 2014 Nina Davuluri becomes the first contestant of Indian heritage and the second consecutive contestant from New York to win the Miss America pageant. Moments after winning the 2014 Miss America crown, Nina Davuluri described how delighted she is that the nearly century-old pageant sees beauty and talent of all kinds. The 24-year-old Miss New York is the first contestant of Indian heritage to become Miss America; her talent routine was a Bollywood fusion dance. Miss New York; exhibited her talent routine, a Bollywood fusion dance. Miss New York Nina Davuluri walks down the runway after winning the the Miss America 2014 pageant. "I'm so happy this organization has embraced diversity," she said in her first press conference after winning the crown in Atlantic City, N.J.'s Boardwalk Hall. "I'm thankful there are children watching at home who can finally relate to a new Miss America." H...