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

Multiple Choice

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?

A) The United States is a country still plagued by racism.
B) The United States has made a lot of progress in terms of race.
C) The Miss America pageant is an outdated, sexist ritual.
D) Both a and b