FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2027 Miss Black Mississippi USA Pageant Announces Biloxi as Host City, Pageant Weekend Details and Scholarship Opportunity

BILOXI, Miss. — The 2027 Miss Black Mississippi USA Pageant is pleased to announce that this year's state competition will take place November 22–24, 2026, in Biloxi, Mississippi, bringing contestants, families, supporters, sponsors and community partners together for a weekend celebrating leadership, service, scholarship and excellence.

As preparations continue, the organization has officially unveiled its 2027 Pageant Weekend Landing Page, serving as the central destination for pageant weekend announcements. The site features information regarding the official host hotel, competition venue, sponsorship opportunities, souvenir program advertising, volunteer registration and additional updates that will be released leading up to the state competition.

Applications to compete in the 2027 Miss Black Mississippi USA Pageant have also been extended through Tuesday, June 30, 2026, providing additional time for eligible young ladies and women across Mississippi to apply for a local or county title and begin their journey toward the state crown.

The organization is also proud to announce a $1,000 scholarship that will be awarded to the 2027 Miss Black Mississippi USA (Miss Division) titleholder. The scholarship reflects the organization's ongoing commitment to investing in educational achievement, leadership development and the future success of Mississippi's young women.

In addition to welcoming contestants, the organization is actively seeking businesses, community leaders and philanthropic partners to support the 2027 production through sponsorships, scholarship contributions and souvenir program advertising. These partnerships help create meaningful opportunities for contestants while providing valuable exposure for organizations committed to empowering women throughout Mississippi.

The official 2027 Pageant Weekend Landing Page will continue to serve as the primary source for announcements leading up to pageant week, including hotel accommodations, venue information, sponsorship opportunities, volunteer registration and other important event updates.

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"We are excited to welcome contestants and supporters from across Mississippi to Biloxi for what promises to be an unforgettable pageant experience," said Executive State Director Kristy Arrington. "Each announcement marks another step toward creating a weekend that celebrates leadership, community impact and the incredible women who choose to represent our state. We also remain committed to investing in our contestants through opportunities like our Miss Division scholarship while continuing to build meaningful partnerships throughout Mississippi."

Additional announcements regarding pageant weekend, contestant experiences, community partnerships and special events will be released throughout the coming months.

About the Miss Black Mississippi USA Pageant

The Miss Black Mississippi USA Pageant is the official Mississippi preliminary to the Miss Black USA system and is produced by Krowned by Kristy, LLC. The organization provides opportunities for women to develop as leaders through scholarship, service, professional development and community engagement while preparing titleholders to serve as ambassadors for the State of Mississippi. Through its emphasis on excellence, cultural pride and lifelong sisterhood, the program continues to empower women to lead both on and off the stage.

For contestant information, sponsorship opportunities, advertisement purchases or media inquiries, please contact:

Krowned by Kristy, LLCmissblackmississippiusapageant@gmail.comwww.missblackmstnusapageant.com