Suzette Charles was the first runner-up, Williams' reign as Miss America was not without its challenges and she was a target of death threats.
She also pointed out that "Suzette Charles was the first runner-up, and she was biracial. Williams' reign as Miss America was not without its challenges and controversies, however. For the first time in pageant history, a reigning Miss America was the target of death threats and hate mail. 
