“History was made during the season finale of “Big Brother” on Sept. 25.

“After 24 seasons, Taylor Hale, a 27-year-old personal stylist and former Miss Michigan USA, became the first Black woman to win the long-running CBS series.

“Hale’s fellow houseguests, who made up the nine-person jury, voted eight to one to crown the personal stylist the winner of the season and give her the $750,000 grand prize.

“In a second historic moment, host Julie Chen Moonves also revealed that viewers voted for Hale to be “America’s Favorite Player,” awarding her an extra $50,000.

“Her total of $800,000 marks the largest cash prize ever awarded on “Big Brother.””

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