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Caressa Cameron Jackson
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Caressa performing in the Cherry Blossom Festival parade
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| Born | August 4, 1987 Fredericksburg, Virginia, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Massaponax High School Virginia Commonwealth University Barbizon Modeling and Acting School |
| Title | Miss Virginia 2009 Miss America 2010 |
| Term | January 30, 2010 – January 15, 2011 |
| Predecessor | Katie Stam |
| Successor | Teresa Scanlan |
| Spouse(s) |
Nathaniel Jackson Jr.
(m. 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
Caressa Venal Cameron-Jackson (born August 4, 1987) is an American who won the titles of Miss Virginia 2009 and Miss America 2010. She is also a talented singer. Caressa was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She made history as the eighth African American to become Miss America. She was also the first Black Miss Virginia to win the national Miss America crown.
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About Caressa Cameron Jackson
Caressa Cameron Jackson is known for her success in beauty pageants. She has also used her platform to help others. She traveled across the country to speak about important topics.
Early Life and School
Caressa grew up in Virginia. She went to Massaponax High School. Later, she studied at Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2002, she also finished her training at the Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Virginia.
Her Journey in Pageants
Caressa competed in several pageants before winning Miss America. She showed great determination.
Miss Virginia Teen USA and Miss Virginia USA
In 2005, Caressa competed in the Miss Virginia Teen USA pageant. She placed as the second runner-up. The next year, in 2006, she was the second runner-up at the Miss Virginia USA pageant.
Miss Virginia Pageant
Caressa kept trying for the Miss Virginia title. She was the second runner-up in both 2006 and 2007. In 2008, she came even closer, placing as the first runner-up. This meant she was almost Miss Virginia.
Winning Miss Virginia 2009
Caressa's hard work paid off. On June 28, 2009, she was crowned Miss Virginia. This was her fourth time competing for the title.
Becoming Miss America 2010
Caressa then moved on to the Miss America 2010 pageant. This big event was held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- On January 27, 2010, she won a $2,000 scholarship. She earned this by winning the preliminary talent competition with her singing.
- Just three days later, on January 30, 2010, Caressa won the entire Miss America 2010 pageant.
Her Role as Miss America
As Miss America, Caressa traveled a lot. She went over 250,000 miles during her year. Her main goal was to talk about her platform, "Real Talk: AIDS in America." She spoke to more than 80,000 students across the country. She taught them about making healthy choices.
For her efforts, Caressa received special honors. She got the President’s Volunteer Service Award. She also received a Congressional Honor. Caressa also performed at important events. She sang during the Presidential Inauguration celebrations in 2009. She also performed at the White House Christmas Tree lighting in 2010.
Personal Life
Caressa married her high school sweetheart, Nathaniel Jackson Jr. They got married on December 2, 2012. She wore a beautiful Sareh Nouri wedding dress. They have two children together.
Video clips
- "Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron sings God Bless America" video, Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron sings "God Bless America" at the Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia on July 4, 2010.
