Black beauty contest criticised
The contest was open to black and mixed-race women
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The contest was open to black and mixed-race women
beauty contest which only allows black and mixed-race women to enter has been criticised for encouraging segregation rather than integration.
Organisers of Miss Black Britain said the contest was essential because of the lack of young black role models.
The Commission for Racial Equality said it was not sure the contest was the right way to integrate the black community.
Eighteen women took part in the finals in Manchester at the weekend.
Organisers of Miss Black Britain said the contest was essential because of the lack of young black role models.
The Commission for Racial Equality said it was not sure the contest was the right way to integrate the black community.
Eighteen women took part in the finals in Manchester at the weekend.
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