Pageant Information
Contestants vying for the state title of Miss Black Mississippi or Tennessee Talented Teen, Miss or MS USA 2027 will do the following-
1 Complete the online application before the provided 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 2027 Miss Black Mississippi USA or Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageant, November 2026 (Mississippi), TBA (Tennessee).
All additional questions can be submitted to the State Pageant E-mail, Missblackmississippiusapageant@gmail.com or missblacktnusapageant@gmail.com
FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
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.
Q: What are the age divisions for the Miss Black Mississippi USA or Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageant?
** As of January 1, 2026
A: Talented Teen, 13 - 18
Miss: 19 - 27
Ms. 28 - 45
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.
Q: What are the areas of competition?
A: Personal Interview, Fitness, Talent, Evening wear & On-Stage Question
Q: Where's the link to apply?
A: Coming Soon!