Asya Branch is still stunned that she was crowned the winner of Miss USA’s 2020 pageant. The competition aired on Nov. 9 after being postponed months from its original spring date due to the coronavirus pandemic.The live show took place at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, Tenn.The 22-year-old was crowned by Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst, 29.
Branch, the sixth of eight siblings, previously made history as the first African American to be named Miss Mississippi. At the pageant, Branch discussed her stance on gun laws in a final statement before judges crowned a winner.
She plans to continue raising awareness on criminal justice reform, a cause that hits close to home. Branch previously revealed her father was incarcerated for 10 years,.
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