Offese racists at Miss Bologna, 'persons without humanity'
"I've been organizing Miss Italia's competition since 1989," Marco Pellegrini, a historical organizer of the competition in the city.
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Exactly thirty years ago, in 1996, the coronation of Denny Mendez as Miss Italy shook public opinion, representing the first and so far only time when a girl of non-European origin conquered the sceptre of the most beautiful in Italy. "Obviously I've been with Denny Mendez since 1996 and after thirty years to hear these things again, it gives me a great sadness. The joy for the election of Marta Bunda in Miss Bologna 2026 lasted a few hours before that on social media, next to the compliments, there were also several racist comments and insults for the skin color of the winner, 24 years old, born in Imola from a family of Congolese origins.
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Exactly thirty years ago, in 1996, the coronation of Denny Mendez as Miss Italy shook public opinion, representing the first and so far only time when a girl of non-European origin conquered the sceptre of the most beautiful in Italy.
according to Il Messaggero - Home"Obviously I've been with Denny Mendez since 1996 and after thirty years to hear these things again, it gives me a great sadness.
according to ANSA - Ultima OraThe joy for the election of Marta Bunda in Miss Bologna 2026 lasted a few hours before that on social media, next to the compliments, there were also several racist comments and insults for the skin color of the winner, 24 years old, born in Imola from a family of Congolese origins.
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