Remember . . .
Not so long ago the NAACP offered a dire warning about travel in the Show-Me State claiming that racism and discrimination was rampant in the state and threatened tourists . . .
In the advisory, the NAACP urges individuals to “warn your families, co-workers and anyone visiting Missouri to beware of the safety concerns with travel in Missouri.” These concerns, the organization writes, could include unnecessary search and seizures and potential arrest."
Every so often this warning comes up amid political disputes.
However . . .
Locals have a right to be hopeful given recent progress at the beauty pageant level . . . Here's a nice write-up from an activist blog . . .
"With her ascension to the Miss Missouri USA throne, Autumn Black has now become a beacon for the Kansas City community that raised her. As she steps onto the national stage, her home state watches with pride and anticipation, eagerly awaiting the impressive strides she is sure to make during her reign."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Kansas City's Autumn Black Wins Miss Missouri USA 2023 Crown - Kansas City Defender
Meet Autumn Black, Kansas City's recently crowned Miss Missouri USA 2023. As Black prepares to head to Nevada for National Miss USA, she hopes to inspire Black girls and uplift others on her path.
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