What Indo-American public speaker and advocate was Miss America in 2014?
Nina Davuluri Nina Davuluri (born April 20, 1989) is an American public speaker and advocate, who is currently the host of the reality show, “Made In America,” on Zee TV America. As Miss America 2014, she was also the "first contestant of Indian descent to win the Miss America Competition" (as well as the second Asian American). Shortly after becoming Miss America, however, Davuluri became the target of xenophobic and racist commentary in social media. Her win also instigated dialogue in India and the Indian diaspora over the topic of colorism. Davuluri drew upon these experiences to promote her platform "Celebrating Diversity Through Cultural Competency" during her year as Miss America. Since ending her reign as Miss America in September 2014, Davuluri has continued to travel throughout the United States and India as a speaker and advocate for diversity, gender equality, and the promotion of STEM education.
Mekayla Diehl Mekayla Diehl is a beauty queen from Elkhart, Indiana who held the Miss Indiana USA title and competed in the Miss USA pageant in 2014.