Is Miss America "American" Enough?

For the first time, an Indian American was crowned Miss America.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/16/showbiz/miss-america-racist-reactions/index.html

Social media immediately praised and criticized her, creating a backlash.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/16/miss-america-2014-win-racist_n_3935800.html

Ms. Davuluri, a future doctor, chose to rise above the negative sentiments.

http://www.eonline.com/news/459339/miss-america-nina-davuluri-responds-to-racist-backlash-takes-a-dip-in-atlantic-ocean

Is the United States ready to accept the new face of Miss America?