
From Madison To Miss Black USA: How Growing Up In The Midwest Prepared TaKema Balentine For Her Throne
Balentine is the first Miss Black USA from the LGBTQ community and from Wisconsin to ever reign. She says each of her identities played a role in helping her win.

After Being Crowned Miss Africa 2018, Miss Congo's Hair Catches on Fire
The beauty pageant had an unexpected fiery finish.

Miss Black America Pageant Celebrates 50 Years Of Excellence This Weekend
The annual Miss Black America pageant is taking place this weekend in Kansas City, Missouri, celebrating fifty years since it first launched in 1968. The legendary pageant, which will take […]