Friday, November 27, 2009

Miss Black America

I came accross this article about whether or not Miss Black America should come back.
Well at first  I wasn't familiar with the paegent so I did my research.


Brief History: "J. Morris Anderson first created and produced the Miss Black America Pageant on August 17, 1968. The puporse of the Paegent is“To provide a forum for the Black Man to say his wife is mentally, spiritually, and physically beautiful" These beautiful Black women would showcase their talents and to set aside the already negative views of Black Women.
From the past to present there has always been a lingering  negative image of Back Women in America. Today many young girls hardly have see a positive image of a Black Woman due to what media portrays them as "Video Vixens, Strippers, etc."


Good News the rebirth of the Miss Black America 2009 is HERE!!!!!  http://www.missblackamerica.com/Index2b.html

There has also been local coverage of what may come in the near future......



I am excited to see who they pick especially in the DC, MD, VA!!




Do you think this could make a major Change in the Black Community?

4 comments:

  1. This should be interesting with the comeback of Miss Black America

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  2. The world needs a Miss Black America pageant, Causian and hispanic women are not the only beautiful women in America, black is beautiful too.

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  3. Yes I agree with you both Miss Black America would be a great opportunity for young black females in our communities to look forward to. Positive recognition would raise the standards for other beauty paegants that are out now.

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  4. I am excited! I grew up watching pageants and rarely felt represented (being Black and Latina) I will definitely stay tuned!

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