2023 Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pangeantry Program™

26 North Royal Street,Mobile AL 36602

17 June, 2023

Description

2023 Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageantry Program™The 2nd Annual Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageantry Program™ is a unique pageantry experience for young ladies nationwide between the ages of 13-18. This pageant experience aims not only to showcase the inherent beauty and talent of these young ladies but 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 2nd Annual Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageantry Program™ will be hosted at The Battle House Hotel & Spa located in beautiful Mobile, Alabama on June 17, 2023! 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 InfoDate: June 17, 2023 Time: 4:00pm (Welcome Reception*); 5:00pm (Pageant Begins) *Welcome Reception includes Shrmip and Grits, Light Hors D'oeuvres & Dessert Break, and Meet & Greet with Author, Karen Lewis Pageant only includes Light Hors D'oeuvres & Dessert Break, and Meet & Greet with Author, Karen Lewis Pageant Host: Ms. Amberly "Bambie" Harris, COO of Nspire U!/Program Director of Nspire U On Air Keynote Speaker: Mrs. Sharon Batiste Gillis, native of Galveston TX, the birthplace of Juneteenth Presentation: The Story of Juneteenth - Where It All Began 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. Admissions$65.00 (Welcome Reception & Pageant Ticket - 13 & up)$45.00 (Pageant Only - 13 & up)$50.00 (Welcome Reception & Pageant Ticket - 12 & under)$30.00 (Pageant Only - 12 & under)FREE - 2 & UnderSouvenir Booklet Sold Separately - $25.00 Sponsorships are available. Questions? [email protected] 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.2023 Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageantry Program™ Special Guests