Live Out Loud in 2012!!!

Wisdom PEARL . . .

 I am only one; but still I am one.  I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.



Always do your best and you will ususally do more than what is necessary.

National Photo Shoot was GREAT!!

Special thanks to Lori, the beauty maker - Ladaria, and the great Mel Brown for the awesome Queens photo shoot!

  

Happy Thanksgiving!!

from MRS. BLACK INTERNATIONAL!!

Official Photo Shoot!!!

Wow!  Just got back in town from the official national Queens PhotoShoot!  What can I say -- It was AMAZING!   Why?  We had no other than Obama's photograher (Yes -- that Obama) and the Best makeup artist around - Ladaria Richardson!  They made up look sooo beautiful and gave up the royal treatment. 




O.K - Most know that I am NOT a flyer but I could not miss out on this shoot . . .I just kept reminding myself to b.r.e.a.t.h.e  :-)    The trip was well worth it - wait til you see the awesome photos of all the Queens.  I hope to post a few soon.

Until next time . . . continue to follow my Queens Journey!  

HIV/AIDS LIFEWALK 2011

I attended the 2011 LifeWalk -- the purpose of the walk is to spread the word about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and raise money to combat this disease!!  The walk benefitted the AIDS ARMS foundation and was held in Dallas.  Below are just a few of my photos with Ms. Plus America, the fabulous "stilt" men, and with all of the great walkers!!   Yes,  :-)  I am at a WALK in the Dallas heat  :-)    

Building Character Through Mentoring . . .

THE CUPCAKES AND CHARACTER PROJECT

WILL BE COMING TO A SCHOOL/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
NEAR YOU!!

THIS IS A SPECIAL PROGRAM CREATED BY
MRS. BLACK INTERNATIONAL 2011-12 TO FOCUS ON
INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN OUR
YOUNG PEOPLE!!

I LOVED the COSTUME competition!!

   My TEXAS themed Costume!

Did I also mention that I won Best Evening Gown Award!!!  Photos to come - continue to follow My Queens Journey!

WISDOM PEARL . . .

Hard work spotlights the character of people; some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.

Which one are you?

AIDS WALK REGISTRATION!

HURRY!!  THE SPECIAL REGISTRATION FEE WILL EXPIRE IN A COUPLE OF DAYS!  SIGN UP NOW TO WALK, AND SUPPORT, THE SOUTH DALLAS AIDSWALK IN MARCH, 2012 IN DALLAS, TEXAS.
I WILL BE THERE AND READY TO WALK -- ALONG WITH A FEW FRIENDS!  JOIN ME.

FROM MRS. BLACK TEXAS . . .

 TO MRS. BLACK INTERNATIONAL!

A Crowning Experience

A NEW QUEEN IN TEXAS!

I write to you today as the newly crowned Mrs. Black International!  I am very excited to get started working on the new goals I have as well as continuing to work on my established community projects. 

I strongly believe in the Power of Mentoring and will continue to work with organizations that promote mentoring.  My wish is that every child/youth that wants a mentor will have one available. 

Enjoy these photos and continue to follow me on my Queen's Journey!

Beautiful Atlanta!!!

Made it to beautiful Atlanta, GA!!  The drive was too long but nice.  The ladies here are first class and all worthy of the title. 

Still not too late to join us on Saturday night at the second annual Miss Black International pageant!!

Gotta go and tour this great city!!   Can you say . . .MLK, Black Colleges, CNN, Coca-Cola . . .

'til next time -----

WISDOM PEARL . . .

A DREAM IS ONLY WISHFUL THINKING UNLESS YOU ARE DETERMINED ENOUGH TO MAKE IT COME TRUE.

WHAT ACTION CAN YOU TAKE TODAY TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE!



I know that I am "worthy of my dreams".  

AIDS/HIV WEEKLY WALKER PROJECT!!

I AM ALREADY PREPARING FOR THE NEXT SOUTH DALLAS AIDS WALK IN MARCH, 2012 BY FOCUSING ON MY GOAL OF ONE WALKER/DONOR A WEEK! 

JULY 1ST KICKED OFF THE WEEKLY WALKER PROJECT!!  THANKS TO MY JULY SUPPORTERS THAT HAVE "THROWN IN THEIR WALKING, OR DONATION, SHOES!"

I REACHED MY JULY GOAL -- NOW ON TO THE AUGUST GOAL!  JOIN ME,

WANTED:  ALL WALKERS AND SHOES!!   

Wisdom Pearl . . .

In reality, success is not the treasure that lies at the end of a long, hard road; it is the accomplishments that you attain along your journey. 


As Mrs. Black Texas, I can truly say that my "Queens Journey" is paved with accomplishments!  I am now connected with two wonderful organizations that fights the spread of AIDS/HIV and I have met several inspiring people, adults and children, along the way.  My success is not measured by the attainment of a crown but by the lives that I personally touch along the way.  The journey is what you make it!  

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

I wish my "hubby" a very Happy Father's Day!!


He is the ROCK of our family!!

A TEXAS CELEBRATION! - HAPPY JUNETEENTH!

	© JUNETEENTH.com
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.  Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation - which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance. Later attempts to explain this two and a half year delay in the receipt of this important news have yielded several versions that have been handed down through the years. Often told is the story of a messenger who was murdered on his way to Texas with the news of freedom. Another, is that the news was deliberately withheld by the enslavers to maintain the labor force on the plantations. And still another, is that federal troops actually waited for the slave owners to reap the benefits of one last cotton harvest before going to Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. All of which, or neither of these version could be true. Certainly, for some, President Lincoln's authority over the rebellious states was in question   For whatever the reasons, conditions in Texas remained status quo well beyond what was statutory.

Dallas Mavericks -- NBA CHAMPS!!!!

O.K. -- It is written that a queen has to take time off to celebrate the 2011 NBA CHAMPS - DALLAS MAVERICKS!!

WAY TO GO MAVS!!

 

Wisdom Pearl . . .

Your identity is not dependent upon what you can achieve or how others see you . . it is based on your actions and your opinion of YOURSELF!


Who you are, what you do and where you go is entirely up to YOU!

Pre-Teen PEARLS Studio Celebration!

Congratulations and best wishes to all the young ladies that participated in the Pre-Teen PEARLS Studio program this year!

It has been a wonderful year as we learned about other cultures, shared our thoughts, and worked on our social skills.  Have a great summer vacation and I hope to see many of you back next year!

Remember that a Pre-Teen PEARLS Girl is Polished  . . .inside and out!   

Wisdom Pearl . . .

CHARM IS THE ABILITY TO MAKE SOMEONE ELSE THINK THAT  BOTH OF YOU ARE PRETTY WONDERFUL.






Making someone feel good about herself is the only guaranteed way to make her feel just as good about you.  What can you do or say today that will add joy to the lives of others?

Give A Girl A Crown!!

Hey .  . .Do you know someone that is special and should be recognized as a "princess" or "queen"?  Of course you do!!

Here's your chance to help make their dream come true and allow them to experience the crown.  The Teen, Miss, and Mrs. Black International pageant system is calling all young ladies to QUEENDOM with the Give A Girl A Crown Program!

Ask me, your Mrs. Black Texas International, how you can brighten you a girls life and they will receive a beautiful tiara, t-shirt, and special gift!!!

Sponsorhips available for $5, $10, $15, and $20  -- Limited Time!

  

  

Wisdom Pearl . . .

 It's not the OUTLOOK, but the UPLOOK that counts!!!

Keep your head to the sky!

Great Day to Support the Stop-Teen Pregnancy Movement!

Wow!! What a great program sponsored by the Girls Living Life on Purpose Organization!  Many young ladies, and their moms, were part of the workshop today to focus on teen pregnancy.  There was a great presentation on STD's and AIDS/HIV given by the Dallas County Health Services - Miss Connie did an awesome job and everyone appreciated the very important information.  We all learned a few things :-)

Thanks to my future Teens to Queens - I will see you soon!! 

 

Baby Bottle Project - GREAT CAUSE!

Today was the DAY!  Besides being Mother's Day - which is a special honor, it was also the day to turn in the baby bottle.   The What? you ask.  

I took on the Family Care Pregancy Centers challenge to take a bottle and fill it with money to support the centers cause of taking care of all babies - both born and unborn.  The center makes sure that all the young ladies know the options that are available and let's them know that they are loved - by the church and by GOD.  

The turn out was grand and the cause is always worthy.  How did you make a difference today?      

WISDOM PEARL . . .

Opportunities are usually disquised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them.

Each day we encounter new ideas, new challenges and new opportunities.  It is up to each of us to determine how we will incorporate them into our lives.

No Baby, You Ain't Ready!

AWESOME RALLY TO STOP TEEN PREGNANCY

Join me on Saturday, May 14th, as I support the cause to stop teen pregnancy.  I will sign autographs and register young ladies for the next Teens To Queens Studio Workshop! 

I will also distribute info to inform about preventing HIV/AIDS!

 Stop by and see me!

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Remember our Teens to Queens Workshops integrate the wonderful world of pageantry as well as character and etiquette!  We are the home of the DOLLRAISER!   See my website for more info!

Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing each and every mother a wonderful and blessed day!

Mother's Love Her love is like
an island in life's ocean,
vast and wide
A peaceful, quiet shelter
From the wind, the rain, the tide.
'Tis bound on the north by Hope,
By Patience on the West,
By tender Counsel on the South
And on the East by Rest.
Above it like a beacon light
Shine Faith, and Truth, and Prayer;
And thro' the changing scenes of life
I find a haven there.
Author Unknown