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…
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Krystle Clear Pageant Review: 1st Annual Little Miss Natural Hair Beauty Pageant
If you have been following my posts for quite sometime, you know I am a proponent of the natural hair movement. I am a naturalista (4 years and counting), and I support and celebrate females who embrace their God given tresses. For the past 4 years, I have had the opportunity to attend the Natural…
The Life of a Queenpreneur with Genesis Fernandez
The Life of a Queenpreneur is an interview series that showcases young women who balance the role of a queen and the role of an entrepreneur. A queenpreneur is unique because she possesses a graceful style mixed with a hustler’s ambition. This interview will feature Genesis Fernandez, national beauty pageant consultant and online consignment shop…
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…
The 3 Different Types of Pageants
Pageants, pageants, and more pageants! There are pageants everywhere. Pageants are like churches. They are on every street corner and several in every city, but they are not created equal. It is important to know and understand the different types so you can pick one that best suits your desires and personality. Pageants fall into…
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,…
Royal Spotlight: 2018 America’s Elite Miss Anastasia Valimaki
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 2018 America’s Elite Miss Anastasia Valimaki. Tell us about yourself. I am a Biomedical Engineer at the University of Florida. I take my academics very seriously and yet balance it…
The Pageant That Celebrates Hair Authenticity and a Healthy Lifestyle
Many pageants are mission based and purpose driven. Some are designed to provide scholarships to deserving young women while others nurture and build confidence. There is even a pageant that celebrates wearing your natural hair and living a healthy lifestyle. This pageant is known as the Miss Natural Hair and Health Expo Beauty Pageant. The…
Royal Spotlight: 2017 Face of Fabulous Brianna Fillweber
The Royal Spotlight is an interview series where I highlight queens from a variety of pageant systems. As many of you know, I had the amazing opportunity to work for Mac Duggal during AmericasMart Atlanta World of Prom in August 2017 (This One Time I Worked for Mac Duggal). During that week, I met one…
Should I Wear a Wig in a Pageant?
This is a sponsored post; however, all opinions are mine. As an African-American pageant girl with natural hair, it is always a difficult task to figure out how I should style my hair for a pageant. The beauty of highly textured hair is that you can style it in several different ways. Even though my…
