In 2013, Nina Davaluri was the first Indian American to win the Miss America pageant. In the wake of her victory, Ms. Davaluri received both hateful and supportive reactions. What does this example say about the current state of race relations in the United States?

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The example of Nina Davaluri's experience as the first Indian American Miss America illustrates the dual nature of race relations in the United States: it shows both the persistence of racism, as evidenced by the hateful reactions she received, and the progress that has been made, as seen in the supportive responses and her victory itself.

In 2013, Nina Davaluri Was the First Indian American to Win