Who wrote the song that the first African-American Miss America recipient released as a single in 1987?
Darlin' I: Darlin' I is a song written by Kenny Harris and Salas. Darlin' I:  In 1987, Vanessa Williams recorded the song and released it as a single from her debut album, "The Right Stuff". Vanessa Williams:  She initially gained recognition as the first African-American recipient of the Miss America title when she was crowned Miss America 1984 in 1983.
Kenny Harris and Salas