As you know I love all things pageantry, but I especially love when friends of mine organize pageants centered around commemorative events in history. For those of you who may not be familiar with this moment in time, Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It dates…
Archives for April 2017
Krystle Clear Pageant Review: 2017 America’s Elite Miss Pageant
What pageant has JuJu on that Beat, The Mannequin Challenge, and an awareness event for childhood cancer all in one fun filled weekend? If you said America’s Elite Miss, you are correct! This past January I had the honor and privilege of serving as a staff member for the 2017 America’s Elite Miss Pageant. Thirty-eight ladies…
Is Sisterhood Important in Pageantry?
At first glance at the above picture, you are probably wondering why I included a picture of my sorority sisters. Yes, I know this photo has nothing to do with pageantry, but it has everything to do with sisterhood. On October 1, 2006, I had the distinct pleasure and honor to experience sisterhood through the…
Royal Spotlight: America’s Elite Miss 2017 Kaylan Colvin
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 America’s Elite Miss 2017 Kaylan Colvin. Tell us about yourself. I am a Bio-Medical Science major at Troy University. I love staying involved through Freshman Forum, SGA, and Alpha Gamma Delta….
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…
Krystle Clear Pageant Review: 2nd Annual Natural Hair and Health Expo Beauty Pageant
A braidout, a high puff, and an updo are just a few of the beautiful hairstyles I witnessed at the 2nd Annual Natural Hair and Health Expo Beauty Pageant that was held on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Alabama. This pageant celebrates women ages 18 and over who…