THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFORMATION. Many pageants are mission based and purpose driven. Some are designed to provide scholarships to deserving young women while others nurture and build confidence. The growth of the natural hair movement, a movement composed of women of African descent, who embrace and wear their…
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Miss Atlanta Black and Natural Pageant Casting & Informational
Greetings queens! Do you have natural hair? Do you want to compete in a pageant where your natural tresses will be accepted? If you answered yes to both questions, please check out the Black and Natural Pageant. I recently did a Royal Spotlight on the 2017 Miss Black Natural New York, and her journey with…
Krystle Clear Pageant Review: 3rd Annual Miss Natural Hair and Health Expo Beauty Pageant
The 3rd Annual Natural Hair and Health Expo Beauty Pageant that was held on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Alabama. This pageant celebrates women ages 18 and over who have chosen not to chemically relax their hair. The pageant also provides an opportunity to spotlight and recognize women who…
Royal Spotlight: 2017 Miss Black and Natural New York Alicia Davis
The Royal Spotlight is an interview series where I highlight queens from a variety of pageant systems. This month I had the pleasure of interviewing 2017 Miss Black and Natural New York Alicia Davis. Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Queens, New York, where I currently reside. I studied International…
Royal Spotlight: Miss Black USA 2017 Daphne Lee
The Royal Spotlight is an interview series where I highlight queens from a variety of pageant systems. This month I had the pleasure of interviewing Miss Black USA 2017 Daphne Lee. Tell us about yourself. My name is Daphne Lee, the current Miss Black USA 2017. I am a professional ballet dancer with Collage Dance Collective…
5 Black Pageant Coaches to Watch in 2018
Pageant coaches are instrumental to the pageantry industry because they prepare contestants for success on and off the stage. This month I want to highlight 5 black pageant coaches who are successful in the industry and will continue to make an major impact especially in 2018. 1. Jessica C. Alexander, Wear Your Crown 101 Jessica…
Are Black Pageants Relevant Today?
As you know February is Black History Month, and this month we celebrate the accomplishments of the Black race. My race may be known for the Civil Rights Movement and African-American hair care products (Thank you Madam C. J. Walker for blessing our tresses.), but we have also experienced success in the pageantry industry. Today,…
The Royal Movement Known as Black Girls Reign
Did you know there is a royal movement designed to highlight black queens? If not, let me introduce you to Black Girls Reign as well as the lady behind the brand, Tecoya Harris. Tell us about yourself. My name is Tecoya Harris. I am a Howard University graduate originally from Chicago, IL. I currently live in…
