News Release
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3 rd annual Miss Juneteenth Minnesota crowns nine titleholders during statewide

celebration of leadership and legacy.

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Golden Valley mayor proclaims, ‘Miss Juneteenth Day,’ Sounds of Blackness performs, and
newly crowned queens and kings embark on a year of service and community engagement
MINNEAPOLIS (June 6, 2026), A crowd of nearly 300 at North Central University’s (NCU)
Trask Workship Center in downtown Minneapolis began clapping, cheering, and shouting with
joy when seven new Queens were crowned at the 2026 Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State
Pageant. Their reign begins immediately, along with two newly crowned Mister and Mr.
Juneteenth Kings.

The seven new Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant Queens and their hometowns are:

-Division 1: Ages 6 to 9 – Little Miss Juneteenth: Asmara Constantino, St. Paul
-Division 2: Ages 10 to 13 – Junior Miss Juneteenth: Wynter Frost, Bloomington
-Division 3: Ages 14 to 18 – Teen Miss Juneteenth: Ayla Porter, Minneapolis
-Division 4: Ages 19 to 24 – Miss Juneteenth: Aaliyah Murray, Minneapolis
-Division 5: Ages 25 to 30 – Ms. Juneteenth: Ebony Wilson-Sinkfield, Minneapolis
-Division 6: Ages 31 to 39 – Madam Juneteenth: Mariah Hutton, Hopkins
-Division 7: Ages 40 and older – First Lady Juneteenth: Zina Alston Fizer, Plymouth

First Lady Juneteenth is a new division created to showcase the intelligence, talent, and wisdom
of the contestants ages 40 and older.

Two new divisions crowned one King each:
-Mister Juneteenth Minnesota (ages 10 to 17): Isaac Abatan, Rosemount
-Mr. Juneteenth Minnesota (ages 18 to 24): Jorden Redding, Bloomington

Junior Miss Juneteenth Minnesota, Wynter Frost, and Mr. Juneteenth Minnesota, Jorden
Redding, are siblings.

The contestants, pageant officials, and family and community supporters celebrated Juneteenth
and the event’s theme, Rediscovering Our Culture and Redefining Our Freedom.
“I am thrilled to see the continued growth and evolution of the Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State
Pageant,” said Angel T. Jones, founder and chief executive officer. “This year marked an
important milestone as we expanded opportunities to include additional age divisions and young
men, creating a more inclusive platform for leadership development and cultural pride. Our

participants have dedicated months to learning and preparing for this moment. Today, we
celebrated their accomplishments and launched new ambassadors who represent excellence
and the legacy of Juneteenth throughout Minnesota.”

The contestants bonded during workshops, learned about the historical significance of
Juneteenth, and received life skills training from local experts.
“It’s heartwarming to see the Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant grow so much since it
began three years ago,” said Pageant Advisor Rev. William Pierce. “Adding First Lady
Juneteenth, Mister, and Mr. Juneteenth Kings this year demonstrates Angel T. Jones’s
exceptional vision. The pageant’s board of directors is honored to work with Angel, the
contestants, and everyone who made the third annual pageant a success.”

Sounds of Blackness performed their signature song, ‘Juneteenth Celebration.’ The contestants
also competed for scholarships and awards. Judging criteria is available on the pageant’s
website.

About Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant:
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 ethic,
and healthy lifestyle choices. Visit us on our website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok.

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Amy Frantti
MRPP & Associates Communications
Mobile: 612-432-5408
amybf@mrppcomms.com

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Marsha Pitts-Phillips, APR
MRPP & Associates Communications
Mobile: 612-408-7828 
marsha@mrppcomms.com