
News broke late last evening on Twitter that former Miss Jamaica World, Yendi Phillipps, is with child. My timeline immediately erupted with commentary on Yendi’s bundle. Reactions ranged from surprise and congratulations to absolute judgement and condemnation. The judgement arose from the allegation that the beauty queen is unwed, and therefore the child was conceived out of wedlock. I took strong exception to this. I’d like to share my thoughts.