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02/15/2026

02/12/2026

Carrie Prejean Boller, a former Miss California, was removed Wednesday from President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission following a contentious hearing on antisemitism for what she claimed were efforts to “force” commissioners to affirm Zionism, Anadolu reports.

Commission Chair Dan Patrick wrote on US social media platform X that the decision to remove Boller was his, accusing her of pursuing a “personal and political agenda” during a hearing Monday.

“No member of the Commission has the right to hijack a hearing for their own personal and political agenda on any issue,” Patrick wrote, adding that what happened was “clearly, without question” grounds for her removal.

Boller wrote in a statement Tuesday that she would not resign and rejected accusations that she had pursued a political agenda.

“Forcing people to affirm Zionism as a condition of participation is not only wrong, it is directly contrary to religious freedom, especially on a body created to protect conscience,” she wrote. “As a Catholic, I have both a constitutional right and a God-given freedom of religion and conscience not to endorse a political ideology or a government that is carrying out mass civilian killing and starvation.”

The controversy stems from a heated hearing at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC, where commissioners questioned witnesses about antisemitism in America.

Boller asked whether criticism of Israel, opposition to Zionism or protests against Israel’s genocidal war against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip should be considered “antisemitic.”

“If I don’t support the political state of Israel, am I an antisemite, yes or no?” she asked.

Among those testifying was American Jewish activist Shabbos Kestenbaum, who wrote Monday that he was “deeply disappointed” that one commissioner focused “exclusively on Israel” rather than discrimination against American Christians and Jews.

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260211-trumps-religious-liberty-commissioner-removed-after-zionism-dispute/

02/11/2026

We 100% support any and all activities that encourage scholarship and the cultivation of women leaders, go Miss Maryland’s Teen !

Major news! 🎉 The Miss Maryland Scholarship Organization is proud to announce that is supporting our mission of providing scholarships to young women!

The next Miss Maryland’s Teen will be eligible for a full-tuition scholarship, and ALL local teen titleholders competing in the Miss Maryland’s Teen competition will be eligible for $33,000 in scholarships (renewable for up to 4 years).

With more than 100 majors, minors, and concentrations, an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, and a 99% post-graduation placement rate (classes of 2022–24), Hood College offers an exceptional opportunity for our local teen titleholders. 🤩

We are grateful for this partnership and for Hood College’s continued commitment to education and scholarship.

02/10/2026

Represent son of , represent! We are proud of you Jaxon Smith Njigba and congratulate you and the Seattle Seahawks on last night's win!

Salone to the world , Seahawks win the superbowl, four Nigerians , and one Sierra Leonean represent proudly.

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02/04/2026

The Miss Sierra Leone USA Scholarship and Leadership Pageant 2026 will select 16 young women to compete in the 2026 Miss Sierra Leone USA ( ) Pageant, crowning the winner on April 26, 2026. Are YOU the next Queen? Click this link to apply to be a contestant in the Pageant:
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The Miss Sierra Leone USA Scholarship and Leadership Pageant 2026 is selecting 16 young women to compete in the 2026 Miss Sierra Leone USA ( ) Pageant....

02/04/2026

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02/03/2026

Apply NOW for the Miss Sierra Leone USA Scholarship and Leadership Pageant 2026!

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