US EditionRacine Native Becomes First Black Woman to Be Named Miss Wisconsin
- On June 21, 2025, 22-year-old Willow Newell from Racine made history in New Berlin by being crowned Miss Wisconsin 2025, marking the first time a Black woman has earned this state title.
- Newell's journey began years ago in the Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Organization's Teen program, as noted by co-executive directors Brenda Baudo and Meghan DeMore.
- She competed as Miss Racine among 29 contestants, earning preliminary talent and evening wear awards, and was named top scoring vocalist receiving the Ryan Guy Memorial Music Scholarship.
- Newell earned $13,000 in scholarships plus over $2,300 in additional awards, and she plans to use her title to foster conversations on social justice, stating she feels honored to do so.
- Newell will advance as Wisconsin’s delegate to compete for Miss America 2026, with the event set to take place in Orlando, Florida during the first week of September 2025.
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Willow Newell Becomes 1st Black Woman Crowned 'Miss Wisconsin'
Source: Oatfeelgood / Getty Congratulations are in order for Willow Newell, who made history as the first Black woman to win Miss Wisconsin on June 21. The Racine native will now be heading to compete in the Miss America competition, which will take place in Orlando, Florida, in the first week of September. According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Newell, a recent Carthage University graduate, beat out over 29 contestants at Saturday’s com…
Racine native becomes first Black woman to be named Miss Wisconsin | News Channel 3-12
By Sam Schmitz Click here for updates on this story NEW BERLIN, Wisconsin (WISN) — Twenty-two-year-old Racine native, Willow Newell, was announced the winner of Miss Wisconsin 2025 June 21. Newell becomes the first Black woman to win the state competition, according to the Miss Wisconsin Scholarship Organization. Newell competed against a field of 29 contestants representing their communities across the state. According to the organization, …
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