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Erika Harold is an American attorney, beauty queen, and former Miss America. She was crowned Miss America 2003 and is the first African-American to win the title. She is also the first Miss America to have a law degree.
Harold was born in Urbana, Illinois, to a family of African-American and Native American descent. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in political science and sociology. She then attended Harvard Law School, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree in 2003.
Harold has worked as an attorney in Chicago, Illinois, and is a member of the Illinois Bar. She is also a public speaker and has spoken on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, and the importance of education.
In addition to her work as an attorney, Harold is also an advocate for social justice. She has served on the board of directors of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and is a member of the National Council of Women's Organizations.
Harold is also an author. She has written two books, "The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Disagreements for Greater Intimacy and Success" and "The New Miss America: How to Win the Heart of the 21st Century".
As of 2021, Erika Harold's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
| Popular As |
Erika Natalie Louise Harold |
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| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
20 February, 1980 |
| Birthday |
20 February |
| Birthplace |
Urbana, Illinois, US |
| Nationality |
United States |
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Erika Harold Height, Weight & Measurements
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She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Erika Harold Net Worth
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Erika Harold's net worth
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
On August 15, 2017, Harold announced that she would seek the Republican nomination to be Illinois attorney general. On March 20, 2018, she won the Republican nomination for attorney general garnering 59% of the vote in a two way contest against Gary Grasso, a former mayor of Burr Ridge, IL, now a member of the DuPage County Board and a litigation attorney. She lost the general election to Democrat Kwame Raoul garnering 43% of the vote to his 55%.
On June 4, 2013, Harold announced she would run against Rep. Rodney L. Davis, R-Ill. in the 2014 Republican primary for Illinois's 13th congressional district. Davis, Harold's opponent in the primary, was among the top targets for Democrats in 2014. On March 18, 2014, Harold lost the Republican primary to Davis 54%–41%.
In May 2012, Harold was one of four finalists for the Republican nomination for Congress in Illinois's 13th district, a nomination selected by the Republican chairmen of the 14 counties covered by the 13th Congressional District, instead of a primary election. The Republican chairmen selected Rodney L. Davis, over Harold, and Davis was subsequently elected to Congress, in an expensive race.
She graduated from the University of Illinois, Phi Beta Kappa with a B.A. in political science and was a Chancellor's Scholar. In 2007, she received her J.D. from Harvard Law School, where she won best brief in the Harvard Ames Moot Court semi-final and final rounds of competition. She has worked in Chicago, Illinois, as an associate attorney at Sidley Austin LLP and at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella. She currently works for Meyer Capel law firm in Champaign, Illinois.
Harold is a Republican, and was the Youth Director for the Republican primary campaign of Illinois gubernatorial candidate Patrick O'Malley. She later served as a delegate to the 2004 Republican National Convention. She gave a speech to the convention on August 31, 2004 to support George W. Bush's faith-based initiatives. She worked on the Bush campaign to reach out to minority voters.
Harold was Miss Illinois 2002 and Miss America 2003. Her pageant platform was combating bullying. In 2014, she was a candidate in the Republican primary for the 13th Congressional District seat in the State of Illinois, ultimately losing the nomination to the incumbent, Rodney Davis. In the 2018 election, she was the Republican nominee for Illinois Attorney General.
She became Miss America 2003 on September 21, 2002 (as Miss Illinois 2002). Her official platform was "Preventing Youth Violence and Bullying: Protect Yourself, Respect Yourself." Her platform choice grew out of personal experience; she recounted having been the subject of racial and sexual harassment while growing up. In a May 2, 2003 speech, Harold said when she turned to teachers and school administrators, her concerns were dismissed. As part of her platform, she became a national spokesperson for Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, a national advocacy group.
In the first week of her reign, she also adopted a secondary platform for sexual abstinence. The Washington Times suggested that pageant officials demonstrated a liberal bias when they allowed Miss America 1998 Kate Shindle, whose platform was HIV prevention, to advocate condom distribution and needle exchange during her time as Miss America. On October 8, 2002, Harold gave a speech at the National Press Club in Washington during which she stated that she would talk about sexual abstinence and that she "will not be bullied" into dropping the topic from her platform. Thirty-eight members of Congress sent her a letter of support, encouraging her to press on with her "healthy message of abstinence until marriage." During her time as Miss America, Harold interacted with legislators and testified before Congress on bullying and abstinence, which provided her with additional motivation to pursue a political career.
Erika Natalie Louise Harold (born February 20, 1980) is an American attorney, politician, and former Miss America.
