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Alabama’s Pride, Mae Riley

Her passion is to combine brains with god’s blessings to her n order to conquer the world. Check out that face and you be the judge if you have any doubts. Already armed with a degree in computer science Mae will pursue a degree in Pre-law.

Virginia’s Beauty, Ebonii Barbour

This 27 year-old beauty hails from Newport News, VA. She’s been modeling off and on for the last six years, mostly fashion shows for local designers and salons. “I knew shortly after my first fashion show that this was something I was meant to do,� she tells The Black Star News.

Spruill: Dynamo & Beauty

“Big films are a goal of mine and I’m shooting for an Oscar," this dynamo continues. If her prior successes are any indication, will anyone dare doubt her words? Hope she’s already prepared her acceptance speech.

Young & Soaring, Autianna

Her peers seemed to think that being in Hollywood was just a fantasy. Her determination enabled Autianna to silence skeptics—at the age of 11, she landed her first Pepsi commercial.

Sara: Brainy Model & Actress

“Since graduating from college with a degree in psychology, I have landed roles in independent movies,� Sara notes. “Now my eyes are set on tackling more television and film work.�

Actor, Model, Entrepreneur: Jaye

Jaye: “The thought of getting on stage in front of an audience brought some kind of new nerves that kept me from doing it all, and this I knew, was my passion. But I literally woke up one morning, got myself in the gym and said to myself, just do it! �

Model And Journalist: Imari

She’s had the opportunity to grow up in the heart of the fashion capital, New York City—providing her with background and nurturing in a great industry.

Model, Actress, Scholar: Simone

Says the bookish beauty: "I am also in my senior year at La Sierra University where I am studying psychology. Ultimately I plan on obtaining my doctorate in child psychology while I perfect my craft in acting and modeling.�

Model & Actress, Brooke Bailey

“I am confident, I have lots of charisma, and I have a great sense of humor. When I go on a job, I adjust to the people around me so that our day is full of bliss and success….â€?

Activist & Model, Shade’

Shade’ Ogunleye: “In 2004, AIDS was listed as the number one killer of African American females between the ages of 21-35. People’s lives are being needlessly cut short. We have two options; we can either keep dancing around the subject for fear of frightening or offending anyone or tell the truth and save lives. While there is no cure for AIDS, there absolutely is a cure for ignorance: education.â€?