Pageants and the people who win them are always interesting. Winners have been ridiculed often for participating in pageants because part of the qualification for winning is beauty. But winners also must show their knowledge of world events, community service, and education among other things. There is also a talent and evening wear competition. The talent portion seems important because it sends a message to other women that it's important to develop interests outside of oneself to become well-rounded. The evening wear portion is also important because it highlights our need to continually place an emphasis on the way we present ourselves before others. It's a crucial part of developing self esteem. The pageant also provides scholarship funds to the contestants, and who wouldn't be in favor of an organization that provides an honest way for women to pay for college.
Here's a great news segment about Elsie Owolo, Miss Black Maryland 2009.
This link takes you to WJZ Channel 13. Miss Black Maryland 2009 is on segment 2.
I've also heard word about a new television series about pageant winners competing for the Miss America title. It will air on TLC at 10pm on Fridays all next month.
Here is a link to the show.
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