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Jasmin Johnson: Pre-med Student

November 5, 2012, 8:00 am
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JASMIN JOHNSON

Beauty of the Week, Jasmin Johnson (photo by Anthony Cole)

HOMETOWN: Hickory, NC

RESIDENCE: Atlanta, GA

SCHOOL: Spelman College

MAJOR: Psychology with a concentration in pre-medicine

CAREER GOAL: To become a doctor and open my own family medicine practice

HOBBIES: Working out, traveling, shopping, spending time with family and friends

ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus

TWITTER: @IamJ_Taylor

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE A JET BEAUTY: “I remember picking up JET as a little girl and the first thing I’d look for was the Beauty of the Week. Now I’m a part of history, because another little girl will do the same thing when she turns to this page.”

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JET Beauty of the Week: Vote For Your Favorite Digital Diva

November 6, 2012, 1:00 am
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Here’s your chance to pick JET’s next Beauty of the Week— and it’s simple. Check out the four videos below:

Just click through pages 2-5 from our talent search finalists and cast your vote (on page 5) for who you would like to see inside the pages of JET magazine. Remember to forward to the link to your pals!

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Briana Loyd: Beauty & Brains

November 19, 2012, 8:00 am
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Briana Loyd

Briana Loyd, photo by Doss Tidwell

HOMETOWN: Honolulu, HI

RESIDENCE: Houston, TX

MAJOR: Psychiatric nursing

SCHOOL: University of Texas School of Nursing

CAREER GOAL: To become a practicing psychologist and own a sportswear line

HOBBIES: Cooking, exercising, decorating, traveling and attending sporting events

ZODIAC SIGN: Aries

TWITTER: @BrianaBette

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE A JET BEAUTY: “JET embraces women of color, showing their inner and outer beauty. I feel like it’s also a great historical accomplishment to be among women of intelligence and class.”

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Joanna Bautista

December 3, 2012, 8:00 am
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Joanna Bautista

BOW Joanna Bautista, photo by LEE MCDOWELL

HOMETOWN: Boston, MA

RESIDENCE: Newport News, VA

MAJOR: Psychology

SCHOOL: Hampton University

CAREER GOAL: To become a counselor for children and teens

HOBBIES: Hanging out with friends, working out and traveling

ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces

INSTAGRAM: 

followgram.me/joanna__

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE A JET BEAUTY: “I’ll always remember going into hair salons or anywhere you could get the magazine and turning right to the JET Beauty page. It’s a privilege and an honor to be a Beauty of the Week and a big compliment to me.”

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Angela Riley

December 17, 2012, 8:00 am
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Angela Riley

Beauty of the Week, Angela Riley

HOMETOWN: Decatur, GA

RESIDENCE: Virginia Beach, VA

MAJOR: Nursing

SCHOOL: Hampton University

CAREER GOAL: To become a nurse practitioner in emergency medicine

HOBBIES: Working out, volunteering and mentoring underprivileged teen girls

ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer

TWITTER: @msriley81

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE A JET BEAUTY: “A lot of dark-skinned girls don’t have a high self-esteem. I want to be an example to show them that they can do this, too. And it would be the best Christmas present for me!”

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Beauty of the Week Finalist Jenisa Young

December 31, 2012, 4:00 am
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Jenisa Young

Jenisa Young

Jenisa Young

Hometown: Dayton, Ohio

Residence:Powder Springs, Ga.

Major: Journalism

School: Georgia State University

Career Goal: To open up a PR, business development and management firm.

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Twitter: @jenisayoung

Why She Entered the JET Beauty Search: “I Iove everything JET embodies. It has always honored gorgeous and intelligent black women, and placed them in a positive light.”

What She Learned From Cynthia Bailey: “She exhibited such grace and confidence, which was a great example. She also taught me a lot about body positioning and what looks appealing versus trashy. It gave me confidence.”

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Beauty of the Week Finalist A. Jai Simone

January 16, 2013, 10:33 am
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A. Jai Simone

Hometown: Miami, FL
Residence: Atlanta, GA
Major: Pharmacy
School: Florida A&M University
Career Goal: To be an Oscar-winning actress, who wakes up every morning loving what I do
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Twitter: @ajaisimone
Why She entered the JET Beauty search: “JET is a timeless classic. Plus, it’s an opportunity to showcase all the different forms of beauty.”
What She Learned From Cynthia Bailey: “Be yourself, don’t force anything, and let the camera capture you.”

Stylist Info:
Photo by Allen Cooley: Wardrobe Terrence Staunton/The Bailey Agency;  Hair Stylist Sandye Lomax and Vonzell Derrico; Makeup summer Fuller/Danyelle Davis Fashion Fair.

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Beauty of the Week Winner Rachael Riley

January 28, 2013, 8:00 am
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RACHAEL RILEY

HOMETOWN: Columbia, SC

RESIDENCE: Atlanta, GA

MAJOR: Biology

SCHOOL: Clark Atlanta University

CAREER GOAL: To create a clothing brand and be a television host

ZODIAC SIGN: Sagittarius

TWITTER: @RachaelGude88

WHY SHE ENTERED THE JET BEAUTY SEARCH: “I felt like I’ve held myself back all of my life and it was time to come out of my shell. I wanted to go for first place.”

WHAT SHE LEARNED FROM CYNTHIA BAILEY: “Own the camera and show confidence in a sweet and sexy way, not overbearing.”

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Mesha Amineh: Fashionable CEO

February 11, 2013, 11:38 am
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MESHA AMINEH  

Beauty of the Week, Mesha Amineh

Beauty of the Week, Mesha Amineh

HOMETOWN: Indianapolis, IN

RESIDENCE: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

OCCUPATION: Owner of Rain Boutique

CAREER GOAL: To expand her fashion boutique business

HOBBIES: Traveling, wardrobe styling, shopping and modeling

ZODIAC SIGN: Aries

INSTAGRAM: 

instagram.com/queenamineh

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE A JET BEAUTY: “To me, a JET Beauty is B.E.A.S.T.— beautiful, educated and successfully talented. I hope to be a role model and encourage other young women to always strive to be a B.E.A.S.T.”

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Angela Coates: Ballerina Beauty

February 25, 2013, 8:00 am
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ANGELA COATES 

Beauty of the Week, Angela Coates

Beauty of the Week, Angela Coates

HOMETOWN: Tampa, FL

RESIDENCE: Miami, FL

SCHOOL: Hillsborough Community College

MAJOR: Liberal Arts

HOBBIES: Ballet, baking and designing shoes

ZODIAC SIGN: Leo

TWITTER: @AngeluhDon

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE A JET BEAUTY: “A JET Beauty is someone who constantly inspires young women, like myself. That’s why I feel so honored to be a part of this.”

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Aniquae Williams: Fit and Focused

March 15, 2013, 4:22 pm
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Aniquae Williams ANIQUAE WILLIAMS photo by Lee McDowell

Hometown: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Residence: Chesapeake, VA

Occupation: Counselor at a childcare center.

Career Goal:  To become an anesthesiologist.

Hobbies:
Charity work, cooking, hanging out and modeling.

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Twitter: @Aniquae

Why She wants to be a JET Beauty:
“To show everybody that you can be thick or voluptuous and still have beauty.”

Beauty Secret:
“At first I wasn’t that big on fitness, but I’ve been focused on my diet and in the gym trying to get fit for the summer. My favorite workout, of course, is butt squats.”

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Karen Jael: Inspiring Beauty

April 8, 2013, 7:00 am
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KAREN JAEL  

Karen Jael photo by Anthony Cole

Karen Jael photo by Anthony Cole

HOMETOWN: Tampa, FL

RESIDENCE: Tampa, FL

OCCUPATION: Genito-urinary tech

CAREER GOAL: To be a successful nurse practitioner

HOBBIES: Shopping, reading and surfing the Web

ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces

TWITTER: @colombianbadass

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE A JET BEAUTY: “I was bullied as a kid and that taught me how to stand up for myself. I want to be a role model for young girls.”

BEAUTY INSPIRATION: “Keyshia Ka’oir is someone who went from just doing modeling to having her own successful makeup line. I’d love to take things to another level like her.”

 

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Whitney Washington: Sister, Sister

April 29, 2013, 7:00 am
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WHITNEY WASHINGTON  

JET Beauty of the Week, photo by Lee McDowell

JET Beauty of the Week, Whitney Washington (photo by Lee McDowell)

HOMETOWN: Fairfax, VA

RESIDENCE: Fairfax, VA

OCCUPATION: Consultant for Passion Parties, Inc.

HOBBIES: Watching reality TV, exercising and spending quality time with her twin sister, Lauren

ZODIAC SIGN: Leo

TWITTER: @FairfaxTwins

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE A JET BEAUTY: “JET defines the true essence of Black beauty because it’s both tasteful and family-oriented. To be a part of such a well- known, highly-respected magazine is great.”

PERFECT DATE: “It’s the simple things in life that make me happy. I would prefer a nice meal over a bouquet of flowers. I mean, flowers die— but I love to eat.”

 

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Yanjali Newby: Culinary Goddess

May 20, 2013, 4:18 pm
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YANJALI NEWBY

HOMETOWN: Columbia, SC

JET Beauty of The Week, Yanjali Newby (photo by Michael Carson)

JET Beauty of the Week, Yanjali Newby (photo by Michael Carson)

RESIDENCE: Riverdale, GA

SCHOOL: Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts

MAJOR: Culinary Arts

CAREER GOAL: To start a private catering service and host a cooking show

HOBBIES: Reading, bowling, skating, water sports, zip lining and camping

ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn

TWITTER: @MissYanjali

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE A JET BEAUTY: “Growing up looking inside my mom’s JET, I dreamed of being the girl in the centerfold. As a model, it was one of the things I wanted to say that I’ve done.”

FAVORITE MEAL: “I cook amazing beef tacos and a mean fettuccine Alfredo.”

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Simone Ware: Renaissance Diva

June 18, 2013, 7:54 pm
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Hometown: St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. Anthony Cole

Residence: Sarasota, FL

Occupation: Beauty advisor

Career Goal: To become a federal agent

Hobbies: Modeling, doing makeup, exercising, singing

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Instagram: @swarecapri

Why She wants to be a JET Beauty: “I’d like to represent the beauty that women possess, which isn’t limited to our looks alone. We are educated, professionally driven and still able to turn heads.”

Favorite Feature: “My whole body is a fea-ture! I work out because that’s what I love to do. When I go on the beach I don’t have to wear a cover-up because I’m secure with my body.”

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JET Beauty Open Casting

June 30, 2013, 6:00 am
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UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!

JET is hosting an online casting for our upcoming JET Beauty of the Week selections. Women over 18 are encouraged to apply before Tuesday, July 2 at 12 p.m. ET for this opportunity to participate in a JET Beauty photo shoot. After reviewing the submissions, the top 10 finalists will be notified by Tuesday, July 2 at 9 p.m. ET, and three winners will be selected for the photo shoot that will appear in the magazine.

To be considered, submit current, high-resolution (300 dpi) images (no snapshots or Instagram). Photos should be vertical and taken against a plain background. Photos should be alluring, yet must be tasteful and consistent with JET standards of excellence. Submissions should include at least one (1) full-body shot and one (1) headshot. Preferred images will be in a 2-piece swimsuit. Please NO LINGERIE SHOTS OR NUDITY.

Eligibility for JET Beauty of the Week is based on submitting proper photos and a statement answering “Why I want to be a JET Beauty,” along with the signed Beauty of the Week Release and Consent for Publication Form.

Please click HERE to apply.

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Désirée Maldonado: Ambitious Beauty

July 2, 2013, 11:13 am
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Jet Beauty of the Week, Désirée Maldonado (photo by Tarik Jones)

Jet Beauty of the Week, Désirée Maldonado (photo by Tarik Jones)

DÉSIRÉE MALDONADO

HOMETOWN: Philadelphia, PA

RESIDENCE: Philadelphia, PA

SCHOOL: University of Pennsylvania

MAJOR: Nursing

CAREER GOAL: To be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

HOBBIES: Reading, exercising, running, listening to music

ZODIAC SIGN: Gemini

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/
desireesmaldonado

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE JET BEAUTY: “To show other girls that dreams are possible when you work at it— whether it’s becoming a JET Beauty or pursuing a great career.”

LIFE PURPOSE: “I believe people should never die alone, which is why I chose to be a hospice volunteer. That’s my way of giving back.”

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ASHLEY WHEATLEY: MATH WHIZ BEAUTY

July 21, 2013, 6:00 pm
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ASHLEY WHEATLEY 

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Jet Beauty of the Week, Ashley Wheatley (photo by Worsom Robinson)

HOMETOWN: Detroit, MI

RESIDENCE: Detroit, MI

SCHOOL: Tennessee State University

MAJOR: Mathematics

CAREER: Quality Assurance Analyst 

CAREER GOAL: To be a coding theory specialist with the IRS 

HOBBIES: Dancing, online shopping, reading, tutoring   

ZODIAC SIGN: Gemini

TWITTER: @PentatonicWheat

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE A JET BEAUTY: “This was the ideal place to start my platform of self-love. It’s classy and it brings out the best in Black women. I’m not 5’10” and 120 pounds. So I appreciate JET for embodying my beauty for who I am.”

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Behind the Scenes: JET Beauty of the Week Contest

July 21, 2013, 8:00 pm
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JET magazine went on a search to find the next beauty of the week by holding an open casting earlier this month. After scrambling through hundreds of applications, we narrowed it down to three gorgeous and ambitious women. Check out some of the behind-the-scenes footage from the photo shoot at The Peninsula Chicago, and pick up the next issue to see which beauty graced our pages.

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Ericka Dunlap: Miss America Beauty

August 12, 2013, 8:00 am
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Jet Beauty of the Week, Ericka Dunlap (photo by Ryan Prentiss)

ERICKA DUNLAP

HOMETOWN: Orlando, FL

RESIDENCE: Orlando, FL

OCCUPATION: Public Relations Consultant

CAREER GOAL: To be an entrepreneur

HOBBIES: Traveling, antiquing, cooking, reading and shopping

ZODIAC SIGN: Capricorn

TWITTER @ErickaDunlap

WHY SHE WANTS TO BE JET BEAUTY: “It’s a staple in the Black community. Growing up as a child I always saw being Beauty of the Week as an honor. It’s exciting for me to have that opportunity now.”

Check out our extended  interview Friday!

 

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