Kára McCullough
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| Born | Kára Deidra McCullough Naples,Italy |
| Alma mater | South Carolina State University(BS) |
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| Children | 1 |
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Kára McCullough Temple(/ˈkaɪrə/;née McCullough) is an American beauty pageant titleholder who was crownedMiss USA 2017.As Miss USA, McCullough represented the United States atMiss Universe 2017,where she placed in the top 10.
Previously, McCullough had been crownedMiss District of Columbia USA2017, becoming the fourth woman from the District of Columbia to be crowned Miss USA. Additionally, McCullough and her predecessorDeshauna Barber's wins marked the first time a state had won back-to-back titles sinceCourtney GibbsandGretchen PolhemusofTexaswonMiss USA 1988and1989.
Early life and education
[edit]McCullough was born inNaples,Italy to Betty Ann Parker and Artensel E. McCullough Sr.[1][2]Her mother was a member of theUnited States Navyfor 23 years, and McCullough thus lived in various places such asSicily,South Korea, Japan, and Hawaii.[3]She was later raised and completed high school inVirginia Beach, Virginia.[4]McCullough attended theHBCUSouth Carolina State University,where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with a concentration inradiochemistryand served as the school's 75th Miss South Carolina State University.[5][1][6]While a student, she was a member of theAmerican Chemical Society,theHealth Physics Society,and theAmerican Nuclear Society.[7]She has been inducted into theGolden Key International Honour Societyand theNational Society of Black Engineers.[7][1]
Prior to becoming Miss USA, McCullough worked as anemergency preparedness specialistin theNuclear Regulatory Commission's Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response.[8][9]
Pageantry
[edit]Prior to winningMiss District of Columbia USA 2017,she was the first runner-up forMiss District of Columbia USAtwice, in 2015 and 2016, respectively, to Lizzy Olsen and Deshauna Barber. In 2017, she was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA 2017 by Miss USA 2016 Barber. On May 14, 2017, McCullough competed in theMiss USA 2017pageant inLas Vegas.She went on to win the competition, beating out first runner-up Chhavi Verg ofNew Jerseyand second runner-up Meridith Gould ofMinnesota.[10]During her time at Miss USA, McCullough received media attention and praise for deciding to compete with hernatural hair,which was seen as support for thenatural hair movement.[11][12][13]McCullough was both criticized and praised[14]for her conservative question answers, stating that health care was a privilege for the working and not a right, in addition to calling herself an "equalist"as opposed to a feminist.[4]She is the seventh Miss USA titleholder born outside the United States.[8]
As Miss USA, McCullough represented the United States atMiss Universe 2017on November 26, 2017, in Las Vegas. McCullough reached the top ten of the competition before being eliminated. The winner of the competition wasDemi-Leigh Nel-Petersof South Africa.[15][16][17]
On May 21, 2018, McCullough crownedSarah Rose Summersas her successor at theMiss USA 2018competition, held inShreveport, Louisiana.[18][19][20][21]
Personal life
[edit]In 2020, McCullough married professional basketball playerGarrett Temple,in a private ceremony.[22][23][24]They have one child.[25][26]Temple's father-in-law isCollis Temple,[27]a former professional basketball player.
References
[edit]- ^abc"Kara Deidra McCullough crowned Miss S.C. State".thetandd.com.The Times and Democrat. October 3, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon July 7, 2017.RetrievedMay 15,2017.
- ^Edwards, Ashley (May 14, 2017)."Miss District of Columbia, Kara McCullough, wins Miss USA 2017 pageant".mic.com.Mic.[verification needed]
- ^"Miss USA Addresses Controversial Health Care Answer & Importance of HBCUs | Sway's Universe".YouTube.May 19, 2017.Archivedfrom the original on December 5, 2021.
- ^ab"Miss DC Wins Miss USA, But Not Everyone Is Happy".Romper.com. May 15, 2017.RetrievedMay 15,2017.
- ^"South Carolina State University".South Carolina State University.June 27, 2012.RetrievedDecember 19,2017.
- ^Feit, Noah (May 14, 2017)."New Miss USA is an S.C. State grad".The State.RetrievedMay 16,2017.
- ^abWalsh, S.M. (May 14, 2017)."Miss USA 2017 Miss District of Columbia Kára McCullough: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know".heavy.com.Heavy.
- ^abPersio, Sofia Loretto (May 15, 2017)."Miss USA winner Kara McCullough is a scientist who has controversial opinions on health care and feminism".Newsweek.RetrievedMay 15,2017.
- ^Heil, Emily (May 16, 2017)."Nuclear chemist Kara McCullough wins Miss USA".Stuff.
- ^Rogers, Christopher (May 14, 2017)."Kara McCullough: Miss District Of Columbia Crowned Winner Of Miss USA 2017".hollywoodlife.com.Hollywood Life. Archived fromthe originalon May 17, 2017.RetrievedMay 15,2017.
- ^Cox, Lauren (May 14, 2017)."Kara McCullough: Everything You Need To Know About Miss USA 2017".hollywoodlife.com.Hollywood Life. Archived fromthe originalon August 24, 2017.RetrievedMay 15,2017.
- ^Lebsack, Lexy (May 14, 2017)."Miss D.C. Shares The Inspiring Reason She's Wearing Her Hair Natural Tonight".refinery29.com.Refinery 29.
- ^Sciarretto, Amy (May 14, 2017)."Miss D.C. Kara McCullough Wore Her Naturally Curly Hair For Miss USA 2017 & Fans Are Here For It".bustle.com.Bustle.
- ^Gutfeld, Greg (May 15, 2017)."Commentator".No. Miss USA. FoxNews Channel.RetrievedMay 15,2017.
- ^"South Africa's Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins Miss Universe 2017".ABS-CBN News. November 26, 2017.
- ^Domirez, Darren (November 26, 2017)."Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters wins first Miss Universe 2017 crown for Miss South Africa in 39 years".Inquisitr.
- ^"Miss Universe 2017".Amar Ujala.RetrievedNovember 27,2017.
- ^Connor Coulston, John (May 21, 2018)."Miss USA Crowns Miss Nebraska Sarah Rose Summers as 2018 Winner".Pop Culture.
- ^Charles, Marissa; Rogers, Chris (May 21, 2018)."Miss Nebraska Wins Miss USA 2018: Sarah Rose Summers Takes Home The Crown".Hollywood Life. Archived fromthe originalon June 17, 2018.RetrievedJune 19,2018.
- ^Vulpo, Mike (May 21, 2018)."Miss Nebraska Sarah Rose Summers Crowned Miss USA 2018".E!.
- ^Swift, Andy (May 21, 2018)."Miss USA 2018: And the Winner Is..."TV Line. Archived fromthe originalon May 22, 2018.RetrievedJune 19,2018.
- ^Lewis, Brian (July 5, 2020)."Nets' Garrett Temple sees NBA restart as powerful social justice tool".New York Post.
- ^Andrews, Malika (July 5, 2020)."Nets' Garrett Temple has 'nervous anxiousness' about making trip to Orlando bubble".ESPN.
- ^Goldberg, Rob (July 5, 2020)."Nets' Garrett Temple Feels a 'Nervous Anxiousness' About NBA's Orlando Bubble".Bleacher Report.
- ^Lewis, Brian (September 10, 2020)."What Steve Nash's Nets offense is expected to look like".New York Post.
- ^"Happy Birthday to me!!!".Kára McCullough. September 9, 2020. Archived fromthe originalon December 24, 2021.
- ^@KaraMcCullough (May 8, 2021)."My dope a🤭🤭 father-in-law"(Tweet) – viaTwitter.
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