Miss America

Since it is Memorial Day, why not display my American pride.

F21 navy top, H&M khaki pants, red TOMS and American Flag scarf

No one believes I’m American!!! I Courtney confess, I’m African American…that’s all folks!!! There’s a little Native American somewhere in the bloodline BUT ultimately I wear the RED, WHITE and BLUE! lol

I constantly get the question "where are you from?" I always reply "here" and smile. Then the question turns to where are your parents from? I reply "here" and I get a blank look so I go into detail. My Dad was born in CT and my Mom was born in New York. Then the question goes to "where are your grandparents from?" I reply "whelp they are from Virginia and Georgia and so you don't have to ask where the great-grandparents are from, I guess they came over on a slave ship, I'm American!" plain and simple. Most of my friends are West Indian and so are some of my extended fam but this gal here is American and loving it. :-)

An old DKNY denim jacket, F21 American Flag top, silver Banana Republic belt, grey EXPRESS pants and red BC flats from a few years back

Today is a day to give thanks to our U.S. Military for all they have done for all the people living on U.S. soil. 

THANK YOU!!!