2nd Annual
Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant

Mister & Mr. Juneteenth MN State Crowning

Mister Juneteenth MN
Ages 10-17

Mr. Juneteenth MN
Ages 18-24

VISION
Our Vision for Our Kings - Our initiative is designed to empower Black boys and young Black men by enhancing their public speaking skills, boosting their self-confidence, and nurturing their self-esteem. We are committed to encouraging them to establish meaningful goals and cultivate core values. Our vision is to instill in our youth the understanding that their true strength and wisdom reside within themselves. Furthermore, we aim to celebrate our rich cultural heritage and redefine the essence of our freedom, fostering a profound sense of pride and purpose. Our Goal is to Empower Our Young Black Men
MISSION
The primary focus and objective of our organization is to establish a platform that provides services, opportunities, and resources for young black boys and young men with access to educational, networking, and career opportunities. Participants will have the chance to receive scholarships, awards, gifts, and other incentives, as well as engage in a series of hands-on workshops designed to enhance self-esteem and confidence while equipping them with tools to overcome various obstacles. These workshops aim to instruct young black men on how to navigate life in a positive, productive, and respectful manner.
Furthermore, we seek to empower these individuals to utilize their interpersonal skills and articulate their voices in confronting emotional challenges such as stress, depression, low self-esteem, peer pressure, and feelings of undesirability. This initiative will facilitate the exploration of their innate gifts and talents within a male pageantry context, catering to the age groups of 10 to 17 and 18 to 24. Our commitment to rediscovering cultural heritage and redefining notions of freedom aligns with these overarching objectives and goals.


THE NEED FOR THIS EVENT
Empowering African American youth to create brighter futures begins
with establishing clear goals and providing practical training. Our
hands-on workshops, led by experienced professionals and mentors,
offer invaluable educational, networking, and career opportunities
specifically tailored for young Black males. We are committed to
inspiring and equipping these individuals with essential life skills that
will not only foster their development as productive citizens but also
prepare them to become future leaders, mentors, and coaches.
Together, we are cultivating a generation prepared to make a lasting
impact



ELGIBILITY FOR MISTER & MR. JUNETEENTH
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ALL CONTESTANTS MUST:
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Be between the ages of 10 and 24 at the time of registering or applying.
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Ages 10-17 (Division 1) Mister Juneteenth Minnesota
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Ages 18-24 (Division 2) Mr. Juneteenth Minnesota
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Born a natural male, be of good and mental health.
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Be classified as an African, Black or African American descent.
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You must be a United States Citizen and live in the state of Minnesota.
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Must be in school, or a high school/GED graduate.
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For ages 10-17 (Division 1) you must be single, never married, and no children.
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Have no criminal record
MISTER & MR. JUDGING INFORMATION
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Essay Competition (20 points)
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People's Choice Award (10 points)
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Speech Presentation (20 points)
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Formal Wear (10 points)
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Workshops (5 points)
TOTAL POINTS 65 FOR THE CROWN
PRICING FOR MISTER & MR. JUNETEENTH MN
DIVISION 1 (Ages 10-17) $400
DIVISION 2 (Ages 18-24) $600
WHAT THE NON-REFUNDABLE STATE FEE COVERS:
This Non-Refundable State Registration fee includes one full page in the Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant Magazine division one, and two pages for division two. It also covers the operational costs of producing a state crowning, production costs, venues, King's private ceremony and special appearances, outings, rentals, ground transportation, some meals, crown, sash, prizes, gifts, all workshops, photography,
headshots, scholarships, awards and more.
WHAT THE NON-REFUNDABLE STATE FEE DOES NOT COVER:
This Non-Refundable State Registration fee does NOT include wardrobe, haircuts, transportation to and from workshops.
As a participant to ensure a positive, respectful and safe experience, the future contestants must conduct themselves with integrity, respect and professional interactions at all times. We encourage future contestants to bring their best self. Negative, offensive or disrespectful comments or behavior on social media is not attributes that are conducive for this organization. However behavior is not limited to just social media. Decisions made by the pageant committee regarding disqualification or refusal of participation are final. All entry and participation fees are non-refundable. This includes any fees paid in advance for application or registration of disqualification or withdrawal.
