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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.

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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.

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OUR MISSION

The Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community organization. Our primary focus is to create a platform that provides services, resources and opportunities to empower our Black generation. We aim to expose them to educational, networking, and career opportunities, including financial literacy and healthy lifestyle choices.

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Participants will have the chance to receive scholarships, awards, gifts, and other prizes, as well as take part in various workshops designed to enhance self-esteem and confidence, helping them overcome obstacles. One of the key purposes of the Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant is to help Black generation rediscover their history and heritage by educating them about the origin and significance of Juneteenth.

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We strive to create safe spaces where the gifts and talents of our black generation can be showcased in a pageant setting.

Angel T. Jones

FOUNDER/CEO/Director

Meet The Team

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Dwane Martin

Juneteenth History Consultant &

Male Mentor

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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 Consultant, Security, & Male Mentor

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Traci Williamson

Coordinator

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Deltry Coles

Coordinator

Cindy Devonish

Juneteenth Community Outreach Leader

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Dee Frazier

Coordinator

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Lavonne Chatham-Wooley

Manager

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Eskor Eyo
Male Mentor

Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant

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