[Pics] Missouri Just Crowned Its First African American Miss USA

Bayleigh Dayton’s made history on September 25 when she was crowned Miss Missouri USA — the first black woman to fill the role.

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Here are four facts you need to know about this stunning beauty.

She graduated from Baylor University in 2014 with a degree in Business Administration.

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This is her second time entering the Miss Missouri competition. In October 2015 she finished as first-runner-up, Miss Congeniality and won the evening gown competition.

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She is a flight attendant with Delta airlines.

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The 5′ 9″ beauty also works as a model and has appeared in campaigns for Sprint and Hallmark. And she slays….

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Congratulations Bayleigh!