OUR former st paul mayor melvin carter speaks about miss Juneteenth mn, our history & culture.

OUR Vision

Our vision is to empower and help reshape our Black generation and inspire them to become confident public speakers. We are dedicated to helping them embrace their diversity, recognize their self-worth, and develop poise. We firmly believe that true beauty resides within each of them.

Our primary goal is to strengthen sisterhood and empower these young women, enabling them to overcome mental health challenges and social struggles tied to their differences. By doing this, we will actively reduce anxiety, depression, and insecurities, empowering them to emerge as productive citizens and future leaders. We are committed to preparing them for unparalleled success in all their future endeavors.

Angel T. Jones

OUR MISSION

The Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization redefining pageantry as a platform for leadership, mental health, and generational empowerment. Our mission is to provide meaningful services, resources, and opportunities that uplift Black generations through education, networking, career exposure, financial literacy, strong work ethics and healthy lifestyle choices.

The Miss & Mr. Juneteenth MN State Pageant + Life-Skills Workshops is not a traditional pageant—it is Minnesota’s first Juneteenth-centered leadership and wellness pipeline, intentionally designed to address disparities in mental health access and outcomes for under-resourced Black communities. We go beyond celebration by activating culture as a measurable health and leadership strategy, blending cultural pride with clinically informed mental health education and holistic support.

Participants engage in confidence-building workshops, wellness programming, and leadership development while competing for scholarships, awards, gifts, and prizes. Central to our mission is reconnecting Black generations to their history and heritage through education on the origin and significance of Juneteenth. We proudly create safe, affirming spaces where the talents, voices, and brilliance of our community are seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.