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: History
Elvis: The Man and the Legend
So many thoughts and memories have been running through the minds of us Elvis fans these last few weeks. It was recently the anniversary of Lisa Marie's passing. Last week would have been Elvis' birthday. And there was the rare occurrence of snow at Graceland a couple of days ago! (The latter isn't pictured here).… Continue reading Elvis: The Man and the Legend
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 🙀
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
Toast… Honouring the Past. Inspiring the Future.
I'm so excited to share with you the interview I did with Toast! The article is part of a throwback series done by Bill Stevenson (who doubles as the photographer). You can find the entire article on the Toast website by clicking HERE. This shoot was done in June 2020 (following Covid reopening guidelines). I… Continue reading Toast… Honouring the Past. Inspiring the Future.
Janice MacGregor 