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<p>'The Bedazzled Crown' Project: 7 Beautiful Black Women Explain Why They Are Queens</p>

Read what makes each of these beauties a queen.

By Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 27, 2020
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Black Queens

The New Stereotype, a modern cultural movement that is picking up some major steam, is a pun within itself. “We aren’t introducing new stereotypes but rather shedding light on the many diverse attributes of black men and women in this country that don’t always have the platform they deserve,” says creator Marquelle Turner-Gilchrist. Their fifth installment, “The Bedazzled Crown,” features 7 black women who collectively champion sisterhood, entrepreneurship, body diversity, and beauty. These lovely ladies gathered to film a video and a vibrant photo shoot at the National Mall in Washington, DC, creating a powerful backdrop to showcase the variety of passions and occupations of the modern black woman. The full video can be found here, and click on to read what makes each of these beauties a queen.

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Bree Wijnaar
Occupation: Business Systems Analyst / Blogger
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Bree Wijnaar
What makes me a queen: “It is my mission to share my journey of self acceptance with women and girls of height.”
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Roxanne Paul
Occupation: Boutique Events Firm Owner
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Roxanne Paul
What makes me a queen: “I have chosen to live my life with distinction and authenticity.”
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Brittany Wilson
Occupation: Marketing Manager / Event Planner
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Brittany Wilson
What makes me a queen: “Passion is what drives the dream past the moon, stars and beyond.”
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Sankara McCain
Occupation: Celebrity Stylist
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Sankara McCain
What makes me a queen: “My determination, I am beautiful Black and Educated.”
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Baghi Solomon
Occupation: Private School Fundraiser and Translator
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Baghi Solomon

What makes me a queen: “A woman is a queen when she is regal in any circumstance and shows her love and respect for others”

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Kelly Augustine
Occupation: PR Professional / Blogger
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Kelly Augustine
What makes me a queen: “I am always pursuing body diversity and I try to embody representation in everything that I do.”
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Danielle Jackson
Occupation: Marketing Manager/ Blogger
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Danielle Jackson
What makes me a queen: “I am a queen because I will never let fear stop me from anything that I am passionate about.”
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Black Queens

For more inspiration and info on these lovely ladies, check out the full video here and other projects by The New Stereotype here.

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