The Maynard 4 Foundation presents…

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Creating OpportUNITY For A Stronger CommUNITY

#MoreThanAPageant

The Maynard 4 Foundation is a national organization extending various resources in the interest of furthering education, health equity, culture, and social justice. We also seek to serve as a champion for those of all backgrounds who are in need within these United States, so that they may thoroughly and equally share in the American dream.

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What is the Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageantry Program?

This program is a unique pageantry experience for young ladies nationwide between the ages of 13-18. This pageant experience aims not only to showcase the inherent beauty and talent of these young ladies but to minimize stereotypes; develop a sense of self-confidence and pride; and deepen the understanding of African and Black/African American history and culture. 

Congratulations to the

2023 Crowned

Junior Miss Juneteenth America & Teen Miss Juneteenth America

2023 Junior Miss Juneteenth America Participant - CONNOR RICE

2023 Junior Miss Juneteenth America

Mariah Smith of Mobile, Alabama

Mariah is a rising junior at UMS-Wright Preparatory School, where she is an exceptional student. 

Her favorite quote is:

“Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had.” – Angela Bassett

2023 Teen Miss Juneteenth America

Karrington Bourgeois-Wilkins of Los Angeles, CA

Karrington is a rising junior at St. Mary’s Academy in Inglewood, California, where she maintains honor roll while being involved in both the activism club and the book club. 

Her favorite quote is:

“When the mob and the press and the whole world tell you to move, your job is to plant yourself like a tree, beside the river of truth and knowledge and tell the whole world–“No you move” Steve Rodgers, Captain America (Amazing Spiderman #537)

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