It's Officially Crowning Season!

The Miss Black Mississippi USA and Miss Black Tennessee USA Programs are finishing 2023 with new crowns and more opportunities to look forward to. Check out the latest information on both programs below.

Miss Black Mississippi USA

A New Miss Mississippi River will be crowned on December 3, 2023! Join the first official State Preliminary Competition in Jackson for the official competition and crowning of Miss Mississippi River and Miss Mississippi River Teen. 5 contestants are vying for the esteemed titles and they would love to see you support them and their journey to the state pageant stage. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased through a Contestant or on-site at 201 Capitol Event Venue.

Interested in directing a Local or County preliminary in your area? We are looking for you! Applications have officially started through February 1, 2024. Local and County Directors are required to submit a royalty fee and attend training. Training begins March 1, 2024. Sign up for the opportunity to cultivate the youth and women of your community.

Alumnae Queens, we are looking for you! Message us today to learn how you can assist with the Miss Black Mississippi USA Organization. This special group will have first knowledge of partnership and volunteer opportunities. Follow the instructions on the flyer to get started. **This is for Mississippi Queens who competed on the national Miss Black USA, Miss Black USA Talented Teen, or Ms Black USA stage.

Do you have an upcoming event and would like to schedule the Miss Black Mississippi USA Queens? Send us an email today for additional details. Please provide all details on your upcoming event to better schedule.

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Miss Black Tennessee USA

All roads lead to Nashville, Tennessee December 16 & 17, 2023 for the 2024 Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageant! We are ecstatic to have 9 contestants vie for the titles of Miss Black Tennessee USA Talented Teen, Miss Black Tennessee USA, and Ms Black Tennessee USA. These Queens will represent the Volunteer State on the National Stage in August 2025 in Washington D.C. Check out the newsletter to learn the various activities scheduled for our Queens while being sure to purchase your ticket to attend the Welcome Party Mixer and Crowning Ceremony.

Viewer's Choice competition has begun for our Queens. Visit the Viewer's Choice link to support your favorite Queen who will earn the opportunity to win a prize and donate a portion of her proceeds to a service organization of her choice. The Viewer's Choice competition is $2 per vote and ends December 16, 2023, at 11:59 PM CST. Viewer's Choice's remaining votes will go towards the Miss Black Tennessee USA Fund. You can submit your vote here.

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From the Director's Corner

It is an ever-filling and circular moment as a Director and former Queen to see the growth of this program. I am honored to work with every Contestant, Vendor, Sponsor, and Partner in Mississippi and Tennessee. I hope that the continued support of this program grows and we see not only titleholders but positive representatives within our communities. Happy holidays and I look forward to seeing your support of the Queens and the Miss Black Mississippi/Tennessee USA Programs.