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| Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011 |
Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes, a native of Angola, won the pageant over eighty-eight other contestants. Ham on Wry could find reference to just five other black women winning the title in the pageant's sixty-year history. Lopes, a business student, was asked about her views on racism and replied, "Any racist needs to seek help. It's not normal in the 21st century to think in that way." Ah, if only the remaining racists in the world would do just that.
Lopes downplayed her physical beauty by telling the judges she regards herself as a woman of inner beauty. That she is. As Miss Universe, she will promote the fight against HIV globally, as she has already done in her home country. She also works with the elderly, impoverished people, and appears willing to help in almost about any social cause that will lift Angola out of poverty.
Leila Lopes has more than inner beauty. As demonstrated in the picture to the left, taken during the bikini contest portion of the pageant, she has a lovely figure and a dazzling smile. The picture at the top shows her accepting the Miss Universe Crown--another tribute to her exceptional beauty.
Ham on Wry congratulates Miss Angola and wishes her success in her year as a global ambassador for fighting HIV>
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