Anderson decided to create a pageant in the likeness of his daughters and millions of black women who did not fit that discriminatory definition of beauty. “I wanted to give them something to lo ...

In pageants ... people being Black and beautiful,” they added. Though there is a rich history of LGBTQ+ pageants worldwide, such as Ms. Sappho, which celebrate more expansive ideas of beauty ...

The pageant was originally created to celebrate Black beauty, confidence, and self-esteem. Now it has become a platform for challenging traditional ideas of beauty and providing needed exposure.

Karen Arrington is the CEO and founder of Miss Black USA which is committed to redefining beauty standards and celebrating Black excellence. On Aug. 6, the pageant will air on Fox Soul and Fox5 ...

The history of the Black experience in Spokane ... “And it had never been so packed before.” Pageant categories varied year by year, consisting of talent, evening wear, bathing suit and ...

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Cheers and tears in Aurora as the first-ever mister and miss black aurora are crowned. Peter Eta and Charitee Cocroft were part of the inaugural pageant Sunday night. Peter is a ...

The Miss Black America Pageant is coming back to Atlantic City, New Jersey to celebrate its 55th anniversary. It will be held on the Boardwalk on Saturday, Dec. 16. The return to the city where ...

It was 1976 in New York when the first Miss Black and Gold Pageant was held. The pageant demonstrated talent, hard work and the character of the Alpha Phi Alpha participants. That annual tradition ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The sensational 2024 Miss Special Staten Island and Miss Black Staten Island pageants were held ... Next was the talent segment, followed by the beautiful Poise & Presence ...