The Royal Spotlight is an interview series where I highlight queens from a variety of pageant systems. This month I have the pleasure of featuring Ms. Senior USA 2018 Sara Jo Burks. If you don’t know already, she can also be seen on the cover of the Fall 2018 edition of Pageantry Magazine. Tell…
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Dear Unprofessional and Ill-Equipped Pageant Organization Leaders
Dear Unprofessional and Ill-Equipped Pageant Organization Leaders, Over the past few years I have witnessed some very disturbing behaviors and actions among certain pageant organizations. I am normally quiet on these matters, but I would be doing a disservice if I didn’t finally speak out. Enough is enough, and it is time for your public…
Krystle Clear Pageant Review: 2018 Miss Black US Ambassador Pageant
Is black girl magic real? Is black pageantry still relevant? In case you did not know the answer to those questions, the Miss Black US Ambassador Pageant answered them with a resounding YES this past weekend. On Saturday, July 28, 2018, I attended the Miss Black US Ambassador final competition in Atlanta, Georgia. The event…
Royal Spotlight: Miss International Phi Beta Sigma 2017-2019 Alicia R. Jones
The Royal Spotlight is an interview series where I highlight queens from a variety of pageant systems. This month I have the pleasure of featuring Miss International Phi Beta Sigma 2017-2019 Alicia R. Jones. Tell us about yourself. “Life is never planned, but when life gives you the unexpected, you plan to succeed…
Krystle Clear Pageant Review: 2018 Alabama NAM Pageant
I think it is time for another Krystle Clear Pageant Review. Yes, I know my last review was in May and several pageants have taken place since then, but I honestly haven’t attended or viewed many pageants since that time. This review is actually quite tardy because this pageant occurred earlier this month. Don’t talk…
OMG! It’s Miss Black US Ambassador Week!
OMG! It’s pageant week! Sidebar: Well, it is probably pageant week every week because there are thousands of pageants that occur on any given week throughout the world. This week is special because it is Miss Black US Ambassador pageant week. I am most excited about Miss Black US Ambassador because KrystleBell.com will be on…
Do You Know What Today Is? It’s My Blogiversary!
Do you know what today is? It’s my blogiversary! Yes, that is correct. I cannot believe it has been a whole three years since I started KrystleBell.com. Three is considered the number of harmony, wisdom, and understand. I love the sound of that! My blogging journey began in 2014 when I received the opportunity to…
How to Successfully Compete with Natural Hair
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…
Life After the Crown with Cierra Jackson, Miss District of Columbia 2016
I am so excited!!!! Well, I have launched yet another series. I know I am doing the absolute most, but I love bringing you fresh and “Krystle Clear” pageantry related information and content. This series is entitled “Life After the Crown.” I created this series because I wanted to interview former queens and get their…
Pageant Chatter: What Are Your Thoughts Concerning the Changes to Miss America?
Pageant Chatter is a segment where I highlight the opinions of pageant enthusiasts concerning major changes in the pageantry industry. Today, we are discussing the changes to the Miss America Organization. Earlier this week, the Miss America Organization (MAO) under the leadership of MAO Board Chair Gretchen Carlson (Miss America 1989) announced they would be…
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