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19 Nov

Miss Universe 2023 Welcomes Transwomen, Plus-size Model and Moms

by Beautifaire101
Beauty, Featured
Miss Universe 2023 Welcomes Transwomen, Plus-size Model and Moms
Getty Images The 72nd Miss Universe pageant is embracing diversity and representation. For the primary time, the worldwide competition has two transgender women, two moms and a plus-size model aiming for the crown.  The Miss Universe 2023 pageant debuted its preliminary phase in El Salvador on Wednesday with the evening gown and swimsuit rounds. Miss Portugal Marina Machete and Miss Netherlands Rikkie Kollé made history as the primary trans women representing their countries within the competition.   Miss Netherlands Rikkie Kollé Getty Images Kollé, a 22-year-old model and LGBTQIA+ rights activist, has denounced the hate she received after being crowned Miss Netherlands in July. She now uses her platform to share messages of encouragement to trans people around the globe. “I see you all, I...
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22 Dec

50 Years Later, Olympics Welcomes Back Black Sprinter Banned

by Beauty Tips
What's The Tea, Featured
50 Years Later, Olympics Welcomes Back Black Sprinter Banned
Associated Press / Twitter.com The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted the lifetime ban imposed on American gold medalist sprinter Vince Matthews for his low-key racial injustice protest 50 years ago. The IOC said that Matthews could be allowed to attend future Olympics, in keeping with the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland, The Associated Press reports. “The IOC sent a letter that does reverse the suspension of Vince Matthews,” Hirshland said. “This is sweet news and a protracted time coming.” The IOC banned Matthews, now 74, and silver medalist Wayne Collett from the Olympics for all times sooner or later after a protest during their medal ceremony on the Munich Games in 1972.  During their ceremony, Collett stood along with his hands on his hips...
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