Ericka Dunlap first gained national recognition when she was crowned Miss America 2004, becoming the seventh African American woman to hold this prestigious title. Her journey began earlier that year when she made history as the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Florida in the pageant’s 81-year history. Dunlap’s platform, “United We Stand, Divided We Fall Behind: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion,” showcased her commitment to promoting diver...