Wednesday, February 2, 2011

South Carolina's Black History

St. Andrew's TeenSpot Salutes

Kimberly Clarice Aiken
Human Rights Advocate
&
Miss America 1994

Born: October 11, 1976

In September of 1993, before a wildly cheering audience in Atlantic City, New Jersey, she was crowned Miss America. Aiken is committed to help solve the growing problem of homelessness. She is the founder and president of HERO (Homeless Education and Resource Organization), which offers assistance to agencies that provide aid to the homeless. Aiken has received countless awards and honors including the Order of the Palmetto, which is the highest honor bestowed upon individuals in South Carolina.




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