by admin | Nov 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
October 27, 2012- Miss Black Illinois USA 2012 had finished her farewell walk. The audience waited nervously at the historic DuSable Museum of African-American History in Chicago as the exiting queen then made small talk of her reign with the pageant’s host and...
by admin | Nov 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
She’s named “Chance” for a reason. Chances find the meeting point of hard work and opportunity. They create where others may have seen nothingness. They have a desire to make the impossible possible. In every way, that’s...
by admin | Nov 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Leaves are falling. The air is crisp. The general atmosphere is abuzz in preparation for the festivities of the holidays and some due time to relax. And that’s perfect for everyone but Shelby Patrice, Miss Black Kentucky USA 2012. You see, after competing in a...
by admin | Oct 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
Amina Gilyard has never understood the word no, running on sheer determination and a tireless will to serve her community. When she funneled that passion into pageantry, she found the perfect fit for her future. That doesn’t mean she wasn’t apprehensive,...
by admin | Oct 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
No one would have known that it was only her second pageant. No one would have known as she placed in the Top 5 of an array of beautiful and ambitious women from across Washington state. No one would have known as she was announced as the second runner up of the Miss...