Others: Process I and Comfort Zone

others: As I approached my final semester of college, I decided to take on an opportunity out of my comfort zone by participating in a pageant, according to Huffington Post Canada. It was an exceptional journey with a lot of hard work, laughter, tears, and a lack of sleep LOL. Throughout the process I gained perseverance, a greater understanding of who I am as a person, and received constant support from others even when I didn't believe in myself. But not everyone was sure she was deserving of the title. I challenged myself by vulnerably expressing obstacles I face as a biracial woman and was not going to leave the stage without letting others know that my blessings and strength are in Christ alone. Introducing your 2017 Miss Black University of Texas. The journey may have come to an end but the deeper self confidence I have gained, the hilarious and sincere priceless memories I have experienced and the new family I didn't know I was incomplete without will live on I am humbly honored to be your 2017 Miss Black University of Texas and I'm ready to give a voice to the voiceless A post shared by Rachael Malonson rachael212 on May 2, 2017 at 12 21pm PDT Shortly after the school's National Association Of Black Journalists chapter announced that Malonson, who is biracial, was chosen, many questioned whether or not she was actually black, or black enough to hold the crown. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.