2nd Annual

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2023 Competition & Events

#MoreThanAPageant

Congratulations to the

2023 Crowned

Junior Miss Juneteenth America & Teen Miss Juneteenth America

2023

Junior Miss Juneteenth America

Mariah Smith of Mobile, AL

2023 Junior Miss Juneteenth America Participant - MARIAH SMITH

Mariah is a rising junior at UMS-Wright Preparatory School, where she is an exceptional student. She is actively involved in a number of activities at her school to include the jazz band, marching band and a number of clubs such as the key club, sociology club, scrub club, WOW (words of wisdom) club, photography club, art history club, art guild club, theater club, ASL club, Spanish club, and book club. She is also passionate in her community by working with the junior league of Mobile, Fostering Together, and the Jazz studio. She also enjoys painting in her spare time. 

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

2023 Teen Miss Juneteenth America Participant - Karrington Bourgeosis  Wilkins

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. She is also heavily involved in a number of activities to support her community such as the West Angeles Education & Enrichment Process, United Voices of Peace Choir and the Ladylike Foundation. She is the recipient of a number of awards such as Miss Juneteenth Los Angeles 2022/2023, Little Miss African American Scholarship recipient, Alpha Kappa Alpha Tau Beta Omega Chapter Poetry Slam Winner. She is also a soon-to-be published author of the book titled: Full Circle Moments in Anthology: When God Shows You Before He Shows You. Her hobbies include writing poetry, reading comic books, singing and watching movies.

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)

2023 Pageant Winners

2023

Junior Miss Juneteenth America

First Runner Up

Caidyn King of Mobile, AL

2023 Junior Miss Juneteenth America Participant - CAIDYN KING

Caidyn is a rising sophomore at Blount High School, where she is on the honors track. She has been involved in a number of extracurricular activities in and out of school including track, cheer and dance. She also has numerous awards including Head Cheerleader at Clark-Shaw, National Honor Society Elementary & Middle, and Best in Show & 1st Place Winner at the Mobile County Public School Science Fair. Her leadership skills date back to her elementary school years, when she served as the President of Olive J. Dodge Elementary School. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing. 

Her favorite quote is:

Still I rise. –  Maya Angelou

2023

Teen Miss Juneteenth America

First Runner Up

Caleah Beverly of Mobile, AL

2023 Teen Miss Juneteenth America Participant - Caleah Beverly

Caleah is a recent graduate of John L. Leflore Magnet High School, where she was an exceptional student. She was actively involved in a number of activities at her school including Varsity Basketball, FBLA Secretary, SGA President, Hi-Q Team, Scholars Bowl Team, and Health Occupations of America – HOSA . She is also passionate in her community by working with Youth Violence Prevention, Lamb of God Christian Center, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities. 

Her favorite quote is:

Today, I will do what others won’t so tomorrow you can accomplish what others can’t.Jerry Rice

Junior Miss Juneteenth America

Category Winners

  1. Best BeYoutiful: Mariah Smith
  2. Best Career Aspirations: Mariah Smith
  3. Best Talent: Mariah Smith
  4. Best Formal: Brooke Moore

Teen Miss Juneteenth America

Category Winners

  1. Best BeYoutiful: Karrington Bourgeois-Wilkins 
  2. Best Career Aspirations: Karrington Bourgeois-Wilkins
  3. Best Talent: Caleah Beverly
  4. Best Formal: Karrington Bourgeois-Wilkins

2023

Junior Miss Juneteenth America

Participants

2023 Junior Miss Juneteenth America Participant - JALEAH COLEMAN

Jaleah is a rising freshman at Davidson High School. While a student at Denton Magnet School of Technology she played volleyball and was on the cheer team. She also dances with Mobile Ballet. She is already an accomplished entrepreneur and has her own business – Blaque Beauty. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping. 

Her favorite quote is:

If you no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life.Marcus Garvey

2023 Junior Miss Juneteenth America Participant - YASMIN HUTCHINSON

Yasmin is a rising eighth grade homeschooled student. A native of Pensacola, Florida, she is active in her church where she serves as a praise dancer. She also enjoys reading and singing. 

Her favorite quote is:

The Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Lao Tzu

2023 Junior Miss Juneteenth America Participant - Zy’taevian Jones

Zy’taevian is a rising junior Mattie T. Blount High School, where she is an honor student. She is actively involved in a number of activities at her church to include praise dance. She is passionate about working to minimize gun violence. She also enjoys doing hair in her spare time.

Her favorite biblical quote is:

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you.Psalm 55:22

2023 Junior Miss Juneteenth America Participant - BRIHANNA MITCHELL

Brihanna is a rising freshman at Bayside Academy, where she is on the A/B honor roll while also playing basketball and volleyball. She is passionate about serving the community and loves helping children. She enjoys playing the saxophone. She is also passionate about fashion design. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music and creating beats.

Her favorite quote is:

Just Do It.Nike

2023 Junior Miss Juneteenth America Participant - BROOKE MOORE

Brooke is a rising freshman at Mobile Christian School, where she is an honor student. She serves in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, is the recipient of the Pin-it-Forward award and a member of Duke Tip and the National Junior Honor Society. She actively serves as a volunteer for various ministries to include Kingsway Worship Volunteer, Dauphin Way Baptist Church Nursery Volunteer, and Kids Friday Fun Night Volunteer. She recently made the varsity cheer team and served as cheer captain during her middle school years.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, biking, shopping, arts/crafts and working on STEM projects.

Her favorite quote is:

Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard!Tim Notke

2023 Junior Miss Juneteenth America Participant - CONNOR RICE

Conner is a rising sophomore at Mattie T. Blount High School, where she is an exceptional student. She is actively involved in a number of activities including Marching Band and Girl Scouts. She is also passionate in her community by doing Youth Usher Board at her church.

Her favorite quote is:

I’m living my life to the fullest.

2023

Teen Miss Juneteenth America

Participants

2023 Teen Miss Juneteenth America Participant - Elizabeth Gates

Elizabeth is a recent graduate of Mattie T. Blount High School, where she was an exceptional student. She was actively involved in a number of activities in her church and community. She takes cheer classes and is involved in the Spiritual light dance ministry. She is also active with Lead One Tech One and the JEWELS ministry, Ronald McDonald House, and Exposure Inc. to name a few. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, drawing and playing with her Chihuahua, Bella. 

Her favorite quote is:

Your life is your own. Don’t waste it trying to be what others expect you to be. Don’t sacrifice your happiness to make everybody happy. Don’t give up on your dreams to build other people’s dreams. Your life is your own. BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE.Unknown

2023 Teen Miss Juneteenth America Participant - Trinity Lofton

Trinity is a rising senior at Daphne High School, where she maintains above a 4.0 GPA. She takes AP courses and is also a dual enrollment student taking an advanced course in History. While maintaining high academic achievement, she balances serving on the Jubilee Girls Dance Team, the National Honor Society, the Spanish National Honor Society and the Student Government Association. She is also a student at Susan’s Dance Academy, where she has earned numerous awards including the Crystal Diamond Award, the Platinum Award and a Double Platinum Award landing her a spot as a soloist dance performer. She also serves as a Beyond Boundaries special needs assistant and a teacher assistant at her dance academy. She has a number of hobbies, including relaxing at the beach and eating out at restaurants. She enjoys styling hair and applying make-up.

Her favorite biblical quote is:

The yes to all God’s promises is in Christ, and through Christ we say yes to the glory of God. 2 Corinthians 1:20

2023 Teen Miss Juneteenth America Participant - Ramani Martin

Ramani is a rising junior at Vigor High School, where she served as an Ambassador and maintains a 4.0 GPA while balancing work and extracurricular activities. She proudly serves as an Ambassador for the book Evolved Girl by Jackie Deas. Some of her extracurricular activities in school include cheer, track, and soccer. She also served in the band her freshman year. She is very passionate about her community and works with organizations like SWAMP and Whitley Elementary, where she discusses the book Evolved Girls with students. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and being creative.

Her favorite biblical quote is:

God is within her, she will not fail. Psalm 46:5

2023

Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program

Events

This year’s program consists of 13 young ladies with one even hailing from Los Angeles, California to participate in the Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageantry Program. In addition to competing for two national titles – Junior Miss Juneteenth and Teen Miss Juneteenth – the young ladies will embark on an educational and inspirational experience. This includes participating in an Archaeology Camp, a series of workshops to include financial literacy, public speaking, a career sister circle, an HBCU Resource Fair and more! These young ladies have been working diligently on researching a historical figure, selecting a career path and discovering the meaning of Juneteenth.

The public is invited to three events. The Miss Juneteenth Second Line Parade will roll on June 16, 2023 at 6:19pm. The pageant will follow on June 17, 2023 with a welcome reception at 4:00pm with the pageant beginning at 5:00pm. The brunch will conclude the weekend on June 18, 2023 followed by a tour of Africatown. All events are held at the Battle House Hotel & Spa in beautiful downtown Mobile, Alabama.

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June 16, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Secondline Parade

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June 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Scholarship Pageant

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June 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Scholarship Brunch

2023 Archeology Camp Hostess & Workshop Presenters

June 15-16, 2023

Archaeology Camp Hostess

2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Pageant Host - Bambie Harris

Workshop Presenters

2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Workshop Presenter- Dr. Valencia Belle
2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Workshop Presenter- Cassaundra Burks
2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Workshop Presenter- Bevley Green
2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Workshop Presenter- Ashley Aubrey Harrison
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2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Workshop Presenter- Tamara J. Wyre

2023 Secondline Parade

June 16, 2023

The Maynard 4 Foundation presents its first Juneteenth Second Line Parade as we celebrate the Second Annual Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageantry Program™, Friday, June 16, 2023!

This celebratory parade will be led by our 2023 Miss Juneteenth America Royal Court, Parade Hostess, Ms. Amberly “Bambie” Harris, and the famous Excelsior Band 1883 of Mobile, Alabama. Bring your family and friends, and be a part of this legendary celebration! This is a free event open to the public.

Parade Hostess

2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Pageant Host - Bambie Harris

Excelsior Band 1883

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2023 Pageantry Program Special Guests & Judges

June 17, 2023

Pageant Hostess

2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Pageant Host - Bambie Harris

Mistress of Ceremonies

2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Mistress of Ceremonies - Katryna Kinn

Keynote Speaker

2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Pageant Host - Sharon Gillins

2023 Pageant Judges

2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Judge - Marjorie Vincent-Tripp
2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Judge - Jerusha Adams
2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Judge - Tiffany Pogue

2023 Pageantry Brunch Special Guests

June 18, 2023

Mistress of Ceremony

2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Brunch Mistress of Ceremony - Kellie Hope

Keynote Speaker

2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Brunch Keynote Speaker - Dr. Khalilah Burton

Special Guests

2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Brunch Special Guest - Bri Burrell
2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Brunch Special Guest - Jason Lewis
2023 Miss Juneteenth America Mobile AL - Brunch Special Guest - Karen Lewis

Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors!

We are extremely thankful to all of our sponsors that helped make this program a success. Our generous sponsors include:

Platinum Sponsors:

Hancock Whitney
Suntrease Williams-Maynard, Esq.

Gold Sponsors:

Trustmark
City Council Cory Penn, District 1, City of Mobile
C.H.E.S.S.

Silver Sponsors:

Lad Drago, State Farm
Mobile Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Vaughn, Poe, and Bishop LLC
Loreka Credle
Sherri Thomas
Stephanie Nash

Brunch Sponsor

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Nguyen

Tour Sponsor

Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail Tour

Second Line Sponsors

Downtown Mobile Alliance
Hancock Whitney Bank
Sophiella Gallery

Crown Sponsors

Auditocity
VETS (Visualize Everyone That Serves)
Joshua Jones

HBCU Resource Fair Sponsor

Adams & Reese LLP

In-kind Sponsors

Sophiella Gallery
Bay Images
Encore
Chick-fil-a
The Battle House Hotel
Guru Designs
NSpireU
AfricaTownTours.com
Publix
Downtown Mobile Alliance
Winn Dixie
Sam’s Club
Bishop State Community College

Additional Supporters

Alabama Humanities Alliance
National Endowment for the Humanities

Hairstylist & Makeup Artist:

Kristi Pride, Owner of Neu Image
Yolanda Richardson Hunter, Mary Kay Independent Sales Director

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