Monalesa Brackett just made history for Brooklyn by placing in the Top 5 at Miss New York USA—while proudly wearing her hijab. Her journey started at Bed-Stuy’s Boys and Girls High School, when a stranger in her mom’s salon sponsored her first pageant fee. This year, competing without her late mother, she leaned on her Muslim community for strength. Brackett’s bold presence on stage is inspiring others to embrace their identity and challenge old beauty standards. How do you think representation like this changes our community? #News #Brooklyn #RepresentationMatters