Miss Black Alabama USA pageant

The Miss Black Alabama USA Scholarship Pageant is in association with the national Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant which was founded in 1986 by Karen Arrington.

History

The Miss Black U.S.A. Pageant and Scholarship Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit corporation, recognized under the 501(c)3 code of the Internal Revenue Service. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities to outstanding young women of color and to develop the "whole woman mind, body, and spirit.^[1]

The Miss Black Alabama USA title became widely known when Miss Arnecia Bradley held the title in 2007. The 2007 Delegates took "A Royal Journey Back to Our Roots" and traveled to the Republic of the Gambia, West Africa in May 2007.

State Pageants

The Miss Black USA organization licenses out state pageants. In the case where a state pageant is not held, a delegate may apply as an At-Large Delegate.

Scholarship

Miss Black U.S.A. Pageant celebrates scholastic achievement and believes that education is the key to lifelong success and empowerment. The Miss Black USA Pageant promotes education and leadership by providing scholarships opportunities to its winners.

Community service

The Miss Black USA Pageant is a community driven organization and is committed to addressing health and education, two leading social issues in the African American community. Each winner of the official "Miss Black USA" state pageant will use her civic platform to promote awareness of these issues during her reign.^[2]

Former Titleholders

2011 is LeNa' Powe 2010 is Ebonee Benson

• 2009 is Kimberly Brown

• 2008 was Audretta Rhone

• 2007 was Arnecia Bradley

• 2005 was Ebonee Benson

• 2004 was Brandy Alston

References

1. ^ http://www.missblackusa.org/
2. ^ http://www.missblackal.org