2024 Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program™

The Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program is more than a pageant. It is a transformative and empowering experience designed for young ladies nationwide between the ages of 13 and 18. Unlike traditional pageants, this program surpasses superficial beauty and talent showcases by breaking stereotypes, fostering personal growth, and strengthening the participants’ sense of cultural awareness. This pageant experience aims to minimize stereotypes; develop a sense of self-confidence and pride; and deepen the understanding of African and Black/African American history and culture.

The Third Annual Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program™ will be hosted at The Battle House Hotel & Spa located in beautiful Mobile, Alabama on June 15, 2024!

Why Mobile, Alabama?

As we reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth, many do not know that Mobile is the home of the last slave ship, The Clotilda. Participants will learn about its discovery and the development of Africatown. To learn more about The Clotilda, please visit the following websites:

Smithsonian Magazine

National Geographic

Program Info

Date: June 15, 2024

Time: 4:00pm - Welcome Reception* 5:00pm - Pageant Begins

*Welcome Reception includes Red Beans & Rice, Light Hors D'oeuvres, and Juneteenth Punch.

Suggested Attire: Chic - red, yellow, green and/or black or African Inspired

Pageant Host: Ms. Shamonee Baker, Morning Anchor of WKRG News 5

Mistress of Ceremony: Mrs. Katryna Kinn, Owner of Elevate Consulting and Communications, LLC

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alexandra Jones, Presidential Appointee to the United States Cultural Property Advisory Committee and Founder/CEO of Archaelogy in the Community in Washington, DC

Presentation: "Digging Into Your Future."

On the 19 th of June in the year 1865, Union soldiers enforced emancipation for over 300,000 enslaved people in Texas, the last of the slaves freed in Confederate states more than two and a half years after the effective date of the Emancipation Proclamation. That historic event took place in Galveston, Texas and has come to be known as Juneteenth. Although Juneteenth is now a national holiday, few people know the whole story of how freedom finally came to enslaved Texans and how the celebration of emancipation evolved.

Junior Miss Juneteenth®

Teen Miss Juneteenth®

Participants will compete in the following categories:

• BeYoutiful: Must wear attire that allows your “Light to Shine” and reflect courage, strength and confidence.
• Talent: Must demonstrate a talent that respectfully pays tribute to the African or Black/African American culture.
• Future Career: Must wear attire that represents your future self and career aspiration.
• Formal Wear: Must wear traditional African formal clothing or formal wear reflecting Juneteenth colors.

Admissions

• $75.00 (Welcome Reception & Pageant Ticket - Ages 3 & up)
• 2 years and under FREE
• Souvenir Booklets Sold Separately

Questions? info@missjuneteenth.org

2025 Miss Juneteenth Crown Sponsorship Opportunity

Help support a young lady in 2025 by becoming a Crown Sponsor today! A Crown Sponsorship will cover the registration fee for any young lady nationwide to participate in next year's program. Please take a crown and make your tax-deductible contribution!

Crown Sponsorships are $450.00

2024 Pageant Judges:

Additional Events:

2024 Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program™ Second Line Parade

Date: June 14, 2024 @ 6:19PM

Admission: FREE

2024 Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program™ Brunch

Date: June 16, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Admission: $75.00