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OUR Vision

It is our vision to inspire all black young girls, teens and woman, with the hope of assisting and encouraging them to become better public speakers, embracing their diversity, understanding their self-worth, and gain poise. We believe it is important for these young girls to learn and understand that beauty resides within them. One of our goals is to empower these girls so that they will be freed from social struggles due to their differences and, subsequently, reduce their anxiety and insecurities and encourage them to become productive citizen and future leaders, preparing them for success in their future endeavors.  

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Angel T. Jones

OUR MISSION

Miss Juneteenth MN State Pageant is a 501(C)3 non-profit community organization. Our primary focus and objective are to create a platform that will provide services and resources and expose our young black girls, teens and adults to educational, networking, and career opportunities, including financial literacy and healthy lifestyle. In addition, they will also have opportunities to receive scholarships, awards, gifts, and other prizes, along with participation in several workshops, that will provide tools to enhance self-esteem, confidence, and to overcome obstacles. One of the purposes of Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant is to help black females rediscover their history and heritage by educating them about the birth of and purpose of Juneteenth, and why it's so important to us. We want to safely open doors for our younger generation for their gifts and talents to be exposed in a pageant setting.

FOUNDER/CEO/Director

Meet The Team

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Dwane Martin

Juneteenth History Consulant

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Gwen Riser-Blackman

Pageant Coordinator

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Nicole Vanburen

Coordinator

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William Pierce

Pageant Advisor

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Julissa Ojeda

Coordinator

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Evelyn Green

Coordinator

June Pierce

Pageant Advisor

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Onetha Taylor

Coordinator

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Tamika Wade

Assistant

DaMark Jones

Pageant Consulant & Security

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Traci Williamson

Coordinator

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Deltry Cole

Coordinator

Cindy Devonish

Juneteenth Community Outreach Leader

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Dee Frazier

Coordinator

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Lavonne Chatham-Wooley

Coordinator

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