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Nia Franklin Miss America 2019 Visits North Carolina with NCMEA to Advocate for the Arts

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Nia Franklin Miss America 2019 Visits North Carolina with NCMEA to Advocate for the Arts

RALEIGH, NC (March 14, 2019) Nia Franklin Miss America 2019, an arts education advocate with a Masters in Music Composition, traveled to Raleigh this week to bring awareness to “Music in our Schools” month with the North Carolina Music Educators Association. Franklin is a North Carolina native who won the title of Miss America 2019 this past September as Miss New York.

On Tuesday, Franklin met with the Millbrook Advanced Choir where she spoke with students about pursuing their passions, dedicating themselves to their craft, and following their dreams.

“The students at Millbrook High School were a joy to be around, and they even performed three music selections for me!” said Franklin. “They shared why music is so important to them in their school.  The most common thread was that music gives them a great sense of community. It was important for me to visit with these students, and they are an example of why music should be in all schools!”

Tuesday evening, Franklin attended a reception hosted by the North Carolina Music Educators Association, where she performed for attendees and discussed how her education in the arts has lead her to where she is today. 

On Wednesday, the North Carolina Music Educators Association spent time with Franklin at the North Carolina State Legislative building. There, Franklin met with lawmakers like Sen. Paul Lowe Jr., Rep. Verla Insko, Speaker of the House Tim Moore, and Senate President pro tempore Phil Berger to talk about the importance of keeping and funding the arts in all North Carolina schools.

“It was my honor and privilege to view the State Capitol from so many different perspectives, especially in support of the NCMEA,” said Franklin. “It was a joy to hear so many legislators proclaim their support of the arts and also my chance to advocate for them.” 

Following her meetings, Franklin joined in the North Davidson High School Choir, her alma mater, before addressing both the House and Senate where she performed God Bless America and the national anthem. You can see them sing HERE.

Visiting with students across the country is just one part of Franklin’s job. In addition to her work with NCMEA, Franklin has worked with the likes of Lincoln Center, ASCAP, and Juilliard School to bring attention to the need for more arts education in schools.  Along with her arts advocacy, Franklin is the national ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (#ChildrensHospitalsWeek is next week!) and serves as a partner for Sing for Hope, an international organization. 

Source: Miss America Organization email

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Nia Imani Franklin

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Nia Franklin, Niecy Nash and Cheslie Kryst attend Black Girls Rock 2019 3Hosted By Niecy Nash at NJPAC on August 25, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey.on August 25, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey

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The 2019 Miss USA-Cheslie Kryst, Miss Teen USA-Kaliegh Garris, Miss Universe-Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Teen Globe United States-Martina Myers, Miss Globe United States-Brittany Simmons, Miss World-Tori-Ann Singh, and Miss America-Nia Franklin! #blackgirlmagic #historic

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Congratulations! Miss America 2019 is New York's Nia Imani Franklin! Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Nia Franklin from New York with that white red carpet gown!

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See Miss America 2019  Nia Franklin in and many more in our World Liberty TV Fashion Channel @ https://www.worldlibertytv.org/category/videos/fashion/page/8/

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About damn time and CONGRATS!

Miss New York Nia Imani Franklin Has Won the Miss America Pageant

A classical vocalist whose pageant platform is “advocating for the arts,” Franklin sang an operatic selection from the opera La Boheme.

She won a $50,000 scholarship along with the crown in the first Miss America pageant to be held without a swimsuit competition.

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Essence Magazine’s latest cover - This is America: For The First Time In History Miss America 2019, Miss USA 2019 & Miss Teen USA 2019 Are All BLACK WOMEN! (Nia Imani Franklin, Cheslie Kryst & Kaliegh Garris)

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Toni-Ann Singh, Miss World Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Universe Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA Kaliegh Garris, Miss Teen USA Nia Franklin, Miss America

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YES. 🙌🏾 

Essence featured three Black women on its digital cover after they made history this year by becoming Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss America. 

The cover shoot, titled “Culture Crowns,” celebrated 2019′s Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris and Miss America Nia Imani Franklin. Their wins marked the first time Black women have held all three reigning titles. The cover shoot and accompanying profile celebrated the pride and history of Black women’s crowns – varying Black hair textures, traditional Black hairstyles and headpieces.

Read more about the incredible cover here.

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Nia Franklin

Miss America 2019

The stunning Nia Franklin took home Miss America of 2019!! She is such a strong women and role model to the younger generation. Congratulations to her!!

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* For the first time in history the World’s beauty pageant and Model. Miss world, Miss Universe, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss America, & Model of the Year 2019,are all Black Women for the first time at once *

2019,Miss World : Toni-Ann Singh.

Miss world Jamaica, the gorgeous Toni-Ann Singh who hails from the parish of St.Thomas just joined the 2019 historic of black women after she won Miss world.

When she won the title she tweeted “ To that little girl in St.Thomas, Jamaica and all the girls around the world-please believe in yourself. Please know that you’re worthy and capable of achieving your dreams. This crown is not mine but yours. You have a PURPOSE , “ Singh tweeted on Saturday.

Singh, the 23year-old was born in Morant, St.Thomas, Jamaica she is a psychology and women studies graduate of Florida State University. Toni-Ann Singh was crowned Miss World 2019, she not only gained a historic victory for her country, but she also joins a list of other minority women taking the crown for the first in the history.

Here’s the list of other women who currently hold major titles in the world.

2019, Miss Universe: Zozibini Tunzi

Tunzi’s win gives the country its second title in three years for a pageant that also saw strong showings from contestants from Puerto Rico and Mexico.

The 26-year-old's platform is fighting gender-based violence. Tunzi is currently studying public relations at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, but said she was forced to abandon her studies for a year because of her family's economic difficulties.

Tunzi wore her hair natural and cropped close to her head, a common hairstyle out in the world but not on the pageant stage. In an interview with insider, Tunzi said she cut her hair after growing tired of sitting for hours in salon chairs and had wore it natural for three years before last week’s contest. But as Miss universe approached,

Tunzi said, friends and advisers encouraged her to revert to a more traditional pageant look. “It was so strange because even a lot of people I knew, people that were my friends, were like, Sis, We love you, but we’re just saying, maybe you should put on a wig or buy a weave, Tunzi told insider. She refused, she said, not because she believes wigs or weaves are wrong but because wearing her. “My message is not to say to all women, “Cut your hair, take off your weaves, ‘ no, Tunzi told insider. “ My message is , “You are who you’re, And if that’s your true authentic self, then don’t be shy about it.”

Miss USA: Chelsie Kryst.

Cheslie Kryst, Miss North Carolina USA 2019, was crowned Miss USA at the conclusion on Thursday, May 2, 2019.

Prior to her win, Kryst worked as a full-time attorney licensed to practice in two states. She now serves as a correspondent for ExtraTV.

Like Tunzi, she moved to New York City and is a spokesperson for various causes with the organization. When she won Miss USA in the spring, Kryst said in an interview with Refinery 29 that she hopes the prevalence of women with natural hair this year will empower others. “ You can wear your hair the way that’s growing out of your head proudly out in the world, she said.

Miss America: Nia Imani Franklin

Nia Imani Franklin took home the crown for Miss America 2019 on Sept. 9, 2018.

Before she was crowned the prestigious honor, she represented for the state of New York.

According to the Miss America organization website, Franklin hopes to reach the next generation through music education.

Franklin, 26, is originally from Winston-Salem, NC.

Miss Teen USA: Kaliegh Garris

Kaliegh Garris, Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2019, took home the title for Miss Teen USA on Sunday, April 28, 2019.

Garris, who attended the high school, Connecticut, told Elle that she will “always compete with my natural hair.”

Miss United States: Alexia Robinson

Alexia Robinson was crowned Miss United States in August 2019. The St. Louis native studied Biochemistry at the University of Missouri Columbia.

Her title should not be confused with Miss USA and Miss America — Miss United States is a different company. They describe their competition as “an enriching journey of multi-faceted personal growth where girls ages 20-29, supported by the families, compete on a national level,” according to the website.

Robinson, 24, is also an advocate against domestic violence and helps raise awareness for issues facing marginalized communities.

Miss Earth USA: Emanii Davis

Emanii Davis is representing Georgia on the world stage.

The Spalding County native is on a mission to make the world better as Miss Earth USA .

Davis, 25, graduated from Valdosta State University, where she studied Communication with an emphasis in intercultural organization.

Miss Supranational USA: Regina Gray

Regina Gray took home the crown for Miss Supranational USA 2019 on Aug. 10.

According to official website for the competition, it is one of the “leading international beauty contests."

The 28-year-old hopes to launch a career in broadcasting and expand her consulting business.

Gray’s mission is to make a “positive impact on heart diseases worldwide.

2019 Model of the Year: Adut Akech Bior.

Adut Akech took home and won the Model of the year award at British fashion Award, in London, beating out the likes of Kaia Gerber and Winnie Harlow. It been an incredible year for the 19 year-old beauty whose meteoric rise in the industry has seen her become of 2019’s most in demand models.

Also supermodel Akech calls for greater diversity “ It’s important for all of us to remember that someone like me winning this award is a rarity ,” Akech said after expressing her gratitude for being given the award. “ This is for young women and men who found representation and validation in my work. I want them to never be afraid of dreaming big like I once said. “ To them, I say this: whatever it’s you want to do, whether it’s , modeling or acting or medicine, you should never doubt yourself. Don’t let the world convince you that’s not possible.”

And in December 2018,Akech beat also models including Ashley Graham, Adwoa Aboah, and Gigi Hadid to be the year of Model of the Year Industry Awards.

Adut Akech was born in South Sudan (formerly part of Sudan), but was raised in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya. She was 6 year-old when she moved away from Kenya with her mother to Adelaida, Australia as South Sudanese refugee. And she was one of fifty women selected to appear on the cover of the September 2019 issue of British Vogue, by guest editor Megan, Duchess of Sussex.

#Congratulations to all of you for the great historical you have made. And wishing a Merry Christmas and happy new year.

#Black_girl_magic.

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Black Girl Magic!!!!!!!!  Beauty Queens Reign Supreme!

Black women and women mixed with black (well, that’s everyone in the world as genetics test proves, but I mean half black people)...are making strides in beauty pageants.  Black is Beautiful.

As of today all below women are the current title holders for their pageants.

This is the first time that major beauty titles are held by black women at the same time.  Also the first time all USA major beauty pageants are held by black women.

Pictures from top to bottom:

First pic - Toni-Ann Singh from Jamaica crowned Miss World 2019.

Second pic - Nia Franklin crowned Miss America 2018 - reigned for fifteen months instead of the usual twelve months due to changes in the Miss America pageant.

Third pic - Kaliegh Garris crowned Miss Teen USA 2019.

Fourth pic - Fionnghuala O’Reilly crowned Miss Ireland 2019.  First time a biracial woman has held the title.

Fifth pic - Birta Abiba Þórhallsdóttir crowned Miss Iceland 2019.  First time a biracial woman has held the title.

Sixth pic - Vimbai Chapungu crowned Miss London 2019.  First time a black woman has held the title.

Seventh and eighth pics - Cheslie Kryst crowned Miss USA 2019.

Ninth and tenth pics - Zozibini Tunzi from South Africa crowned Miss Universe 2019.

Congratulations Queens!

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Beauty pageants early in their histories, some dating back to the 1920s, barred women of color from participating. Even after organizations began changing their rules to accept women of all races, there was still a lingering frustration and opposition to join.Only in the last 50 years have black women become more prevalent in these competitions.

Vanessa Williams was the first black Miss America in 1983, and Carole Anne-Marie Gist, the first black Miss USA contestant, was crowned in 1990. The following year Janel Bishop became the first black Miss Teen USA.

So when Cheslie Kryst was named 2019's Miss USA on Thursday, she became part of a historic trio, along with 2019 Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris and 2019 Miss America Nia Franklin.

Here's what you should know about these three women: