On January 21st, witness who's who of Connecticut's most talented, beautiful, and intelligent women across the state vie for the coveted title of Miss Black Connecticut USA 2017, and an incredible prize package including a trip to Miss Black USA in D.C, an academic scholarship, television, and media opportunities plus more. Join us for this historical event advocating for education and health awareness in our capital Hartford. You don't want to miss it!

Event Location

The Lyceum
227 Lawrence Street
Hartford, CT 06106

Transportation

Receive first ride free up to $15 with new Uber accounts using code "G6R34".

Event Schedule

Private Red Carpet: 5:45pm to 6:30pm (for press and special guest).

Doors Open to public at 6:30pm

Competition begins at 7:00pm

All Early Bird Tickets are priced until December 18th at 11:30pm prices are subject to increase after.***

*** Please Read: Early Bird Tickets Ends December 18th at 11:30pm. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets will stop being sold January 21st at 6:30pm. Tickets can be arranged for pick-up by texting (860) 292-0121 in Connecticut only if sales associate is available. Tickets are final sale.***

Hosted By Jessical Carl 94.3 WYBC Radio Personality

Celebrity Judges

• Bianca Golden (Ford Model, America’s Next Top Model Alum, and Marketing Correspondent)

• June Archer (President & CEO of Eleven28 Entertainment, Author and Motivational Speaker)

• Shaun Chambers (BodyRoc Fit Lab Award Winning Founder and CEO, Published Song Writer: Sony BMG)

• Kayla Beal (Television Producer)

• Ricky Davista (Wardrobe Stylist and Hot 93.7 Radio Personality)

Performers

• Tonille Simone Watkis, Miss Black USA 2016 No Boxes Allowed Play Performance

• Johnnie Cash and the Harmonics Music Band Performance

• Porshia Mone Dance Performance

• Corey Staggerz Soloist Performance

• Nahla Bee Singer Performance

Crowning of New Talented Teen Miss Black Connecticut USA 2017 Elyece Patterson

Sponsors participating BodyRoc Fit Lab Brand Ambassador, RBH Designs Athletic Wear, Kulture Magazine, Saints by SJ Talented Teen Gown, Luxury Hair Bar Contestants Hair, Sabrina Contestants Make-up, SunSplash Bar and Grill, Goodies by Galore Red Carpet Cupcakes, KM Creative Branding, Black Business Alliance, Afficial Strategic Marketing and Branding, Fete PR, Theta Alpha Sigma Alumni Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, and AccessTV.org out of others.

VIP Bags inaScents All around stick, $90 value - massage for contestants from Dct Robotham, Bake goods by - Joye, Moodish Meek Salon - pens, David Elliott - photography, and KM Collection 20% off make-up bag or clutch.

Vendors participating Maje Pillows and KM Collection.

Press and Media is in attendance.

Event will be recorded and available to watch live online at a premium cost via AccessTV.org for more informationt text (860) 292-0121. Press, vendors, and sponsorship opportunities are available please email Kade@MissBlackConnecticutUSA.org or leave a message at (860) 292-0121.

A nonprofit corporation, recognized under the 501(c)3 Code of Internal Revenue Service, awarding scholarships for professional, undergraduate and graduate studies to young women of color between the ages of 14 to 17 (Talented Teen Division) and 18 to 28 (Miss Division).

About The Lyceum

The Partnership for Strong Communities operates The Lyceum on behalf of the Melville Charitable Trust. The Partnership for Strong Communities engages civic and political support to solve homelessness, create affordable housing and develop strong, vibrant communities. The Partnership promotes knowledge, forges networks, applies innovation and inspires action to establish communities where anyone would want to live and work.