P.O Box 6194
Springfield, MA 01101
ph: 413-218-4110
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Brianna and Porsha promote K. Y. D. S programming at Miss Toya's Book signing event in February 2009.
The original DIVAS and first members 2006

More 2008 pageant photos

Opening number

Evening Wear
"Spread the word, Save a Life" Campaign
October 2007
We later received the American Cancer Society's Youth leadership Award for our volunteer work.

Lori, Iyana , and Crystal


It was hot, but 10 year old Shakara, still managed to smile, holding her homemade cards.

Shaunia and Latrice adult volunteers
Trip to the Fire Station February 2008

Looking in the mirror, and saying..
"I Love Me!"
(Reality Check Luncheon urged young women of color to re-evaluate their lives and make some changes.)

Diva Pageant, 2006 no contestant left empty handed!
Trisha poses DIVA style next to a painting of Bob Marley by artist Shanna Melton

Lori blesses the mic at Lyrical Voices poetry spot in Brigdeport, CT.Her poem, SeLf-Esteem is featured in OUR VOICES
Playing dress up, at the Art museum, we're never too old for that!
"Our Voices" Book Release party and open mic
Troysean blesses the mic
The poets autograph the book
Saphire spits,
"Hole in My Heart"
Tomorrow's stars at TP's Performing Arts Academy, who hosted the event

The 2006/2007 Diva herself at her first public appearance

Briana Johnson, posing pretty
Basketball Hall of Fame March 2008
A Clip from our Slideshow.."We're Fabulous" in which teens urged adults to pay attention
Crumpers From TP's Performing Arts Academy


P.O Box 6194
Springfield, MA 01101
ph: 413-218-4110
kyds