Connor Henderson was an attendant at the Miss Black and Gold Pageant Wednesday, and is a friend of Alpha Phi Alpha. Alexis Redfairn-Ogunyemi showcased her martial arts skills. A previous version ...

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Cheers and tears in Aurora as the first-ever mister and miss black aurora are crowned. Peter Eta and Charitee Cocroft were part of the inaugural pageant Sunday night.

The pageant has crowned its first-ever Black woman winner in its history. Willow Newell, a 22-year-old from Racine, Wisconsin, took home the title during the June 21 event.