The Miss Universe 2023 pageant, under it's new rebranding, has come and gone and 2024 is the first full year where potential delegates will not be restricted on the grounds of having "aged out", their marital status, or having a child. These are the most recent restrictions that were lifted in 2023 to create a… Continue reading Inclusivity: The Real Challenge for Miss Universe Canada 2024
Category: Culture
Covert Colonialist Propaganda at Miss Universe Pageant 🙀
Okay, so the Miss Universe pageant was almost a week ago. One of the most exciting events from last week was the National Costume Show. It's difficult to come up with a costume that encapsulates all of the cultures and subcultures in a nation, especially in multicultural countries. I respect the difficulty that comes with… Continue reading Covert Colonialist Propaganda at Miss Universe Pageant 🙀
Miss Grand International 2023: Triumph, Scandal, and Xenophobia
Pageants always seem to hold an air of glamour and national pride, but sometimes, beneath the hairspray and radiant smiles lies a tale of controversy and injustice. The Miss Grand International 2023 pageant, held on 25 October in Vietnam, was no exception. Luciana Fuster of Peru was crowned as the queen in this relatively new… Continue reading Miss Grand International 2023: Triumph, Scandal, and Xenophobia
A Photographic Journey to Democratize Knowledge
I took several photos when I was in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Some of these snaps were personal, and to capture the beauty of the island, while others were to have a tangible memory of the historical significance of Zanzibar. I've licensed some of the photos, but there was one photo, packed with historical information, that… Continue reading A Photographic Journey to Democratize Knowledge
Diana, Camilla, Charles… and Your Parasocial Relationship to Them
With the recent anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's passing and the immediate ascension of King Charles III to the throne, there has been a lot of cheap internet chatter over who the "real" Queen Consort is: His deceased ex-wife or his wife. The obvious and true answer is that it is Queen Camilla, the woman… Continue reading Diana, Camilla, Charles… and Your Parasocial Relationship to Them
Working for…? Like, why?
Ever notice how similar the work ethic of the very disadvantaged is so similar to that of the ultra wealthy? Similar, but for very different reasons. With the disadvantaged person who works multiple jobs and has 18 hours days, the purpose of their long hours is to survive and to take care of their families.… Continue reading Working for…? Like, why?
Drakhan Blackhart’s Black Tape Project
Hey Angelenos and fashion lovers who followed LA Fashion Week from elsewhere! The last time I wrote about the Black Tape Project (BTP) was last month after its final show during New York Fashion Week. This month is LA Fashion Week, and as usual, Art Hearts Fashion had some of the hottest designers in their… Continue reading Drakhan Blackhart’s Black Tape Project
Art Hearts Fashion- NYFW February 2023
The thrill of New York Fashion Week started when the Art Hearts Fashion runways came alive at the Angel Orensanz Center. Only a venue as gorgeous as this one could capture the magic of Art Hearts Fashion's 10th anniversary as a part of NYFW. And the week started strong, with excitement being felt around the… Continue reading Art Hearts Fashion- NYFW February 2023
Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend 2022
Last weekend was the annual Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend produced by the Saskatchewan Fashion Association. This year was the first time it was hosted in Saskatoon. I was blessed to work with a wonderful hair and makeup team, walk for three designers, and to meet lovely models and create new friendships 💖 📸: Nathan Regamey Location:… Continue reading Saskatchewan Fashion Weekend 2022
The Pageant Sit Down (new episode)
I'm very excited to be a guest on the Pageant Sit Down again and I'm proud to represent the Miss Regal World pageant as both a former Miss Regal World queen (2020-21) and now with the lifetime title of Legacy Regal World Queen. Join us on 26 October 2022 on the Pageant Sit Down podcast… Continue reading The Pageant Sit Down (new episode)
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