Susan Akin
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1965 –
Who is Susan Akin?
Susan Akin, is an American beauty pageant titleholder from Meridian, Mississippi who was Miss America 1986. Akin was a member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women at the University of Mississippi.
In the past, Susan traveled extensively with Bob Hope, performing at conventions both in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Susan has been politically active since her win and was formerly the spokesperson for the National Down's Syndrome Association, during which she spoke before many state legislatures and advocacy groups. She now lives in Meridian, Mississippi. She is also the granddaughter of Bernard L. Akin, a conspirator of the Mississippi civil rights workers' murders of 1964. The Meridian Star reported Akin's response to her grandfather's involvement:
When the press asked about Akin's opinions of mixed marriages the New York Press reported:
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- Born
- Aug 12, 1965
Meridian - Ethnicity
- Caucasian race
- Education
- University of Mississippi
- Lived in
- Meridian
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on July 23, 2013
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