August 13th is right around the corner! Be sure you are on TEAM ILLINOIS! Go HERE to view my bio and vote for me in the People's Choice!(Above) Illinois is featured in the brand new Miss Black USA promo! (Below) Miss Black Illinois 2011 and 2012 at Black Girls...

Hey friends, family, and supporters! Be sure to check out my BRAND NEW VIDEO talking about the journey of a Miss Black USA delegate to the crown, who the titleholder really is, and the best ways you can help me get to Nationals! Miss Black USA is a movement, and I...

Hi!I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day Weekend filled with family, fun, and bbq! Here are some pictures from our recent shoot at Chicago's historic Dusable Museum of African American History! I don't want to say anymore (as I'll spoil the fun) but stay tuned for...

Happy Wednesday!So, I feel like I've gone on a pretty moderate rant  on facing fears and adversity since last Saturday. It was then that I gave a speech in my grad school Public Persuasion class on the lofty subject, and then a similar one to 8th graders on...

Good Morning!I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day and is enjoying the summer weather! I went to the Summer Peace Rally on 63rd Street Beach for Black Catholic elementary schools in Chicago yesterday where I was invited to say a farewell speech to the 8th grade...

Hi All!So my website is under construction until about June! Please enjoy these pictures until then! I'm at the Iota Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha's Oratory Contest for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders:)

Hi All!After what's been a long year, I bought my graduation announcements last week, showing me that anything is possible. This is Steve Jobs' commencement address to Stanford University in 2005. It's one of my favorite speeches. Take a few minutes to watch it. Be...

Hi All!Just wrapped up another great weekend at Dream Girls Chicago. Miss Black Illinois USA 2012 (it sounds hilarious to me to type the full title in "ordinary text")  has been dancing in the ensemble for this past March! It's been a great run....

Hi All!I'm so  excited to announce that Worthy Magazine has featured my journey as Miss Black Illinois USA 2012 in their latest beauty issue!! Please check out my interview on page 12 and find out more ways to support this incredible journey toward the national...

To be successful, to become the person that you always wanted to become, your belief in yourself has to dabble in the irrational. Sometimes, no one else understands what you know is right for you.