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Jennifer Hosten was the first woman of colour to win the Miss World contest, taking victory against a backdrop of protest. She became a heroine for women all over the world, and then became her home country Grenada's High Commissioner to Canada.

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Alice Gioia & Nathan Gower

Picture: Jennifer Hoston wins Miss World
Credit: BBC

Published on Wednesday, 25th March 2020.

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