The history of beauty pageants reveals the limits of Black representation - The Washington Post
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Black contestants — and winners — have not translated into changed beauty standards or structural transformation.
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Mickell Carter - College of Liberal Arts at Auburn University
Beautyqueen #MarinaMachete had an entirely private life before being
The history of beauty pageants reveals the limits of Black representation - The Washington Post
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13 Iconic Black Beauty Moments in Modern History
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I competed in pageants. I know what these wins mean
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Kataluna Enriquez, 1st transgender woman to win Miss Nevada USA, speaks out on overcoming challenges to claim title - ABC News
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Rare Photographs of Black Beauty Pageants Offer Insights into 1970s London
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13 Iconic Black Beauty Moments in Modern History
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How a Harlem fashion show started the 'Black is Beautiful' movement