Pageant Information
Contestants vying for the state title of Miss Black Mississippi or Tennessee Talented Teen, Miss or MS USA 2026 will do the following-
1 Complete the online application before the March 15, 2025 deadline.
2. Schedule and complete your interview with the Miss Black Mississippi/Tennessee State Pageant Staff.
3. Submit requested materials and deposit requested by the State Prelim Pageant Staff by the presented deadline.
4. Participate in scheduled meetings (virtual and in-person) and programs organized by the Miss Black Mississippi and Tennessee State Pageant Staff.
5. Compete in the 2026 Miss Black Georgia, Mississippi & Tennessee USA State Pageant, Atlanta, Georgia, August 31, 2025.
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All additional questions can be submitted to the State Pageant E-mail, Missblackmississippiusapageant@gmail.com or missblacktnusapageant@gmail.com
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FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Q: What is the Miss Black Mississippi USA or Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageant?
A: Miss Black Mississippi USA and Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageants are the official state preliminary competitions to the Miss Black USA pageant.
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Q: What are the age divisions for the Miss Black Mississippi USA or Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageant?
** As of January 1, 2025
A: Talented Teen, 13 - 18
Miss: 19 - 27
Ms. 28 - 45
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Q: How would you qualify to compete in Mississippi or Tennessee?
A: Be a resident, student, or employee within the state of Mississippi or Tennessee, Single and have not birth to a child (except for Ms. Division), and of African descent.
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Q: What are the areas of competition?
A: Personal Interview, Fitness, Talent, Evening wear & On-Stage Question
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Please review our Pageant Information Manual before submitting your application. You can find it here.
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Q: Where's the link to apply?
A: Apply here.
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