Meet the Class of 2026
These young leaders represent more than a moment—they represent the next chapter of American history in motion. The Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program continues its legacy of empowering participants nationwide, all anchored in the historic city of Mobile, Alabama.
Meet the 2026 Participants of the Fifth Annual Miss Juneteenth America
Each year, participants step into a transformative experience that blends scholarships, leadership development, cultural heritage, and national connection. Through opportunities like the Dora Franklin Finley Heritage Trail Tour, the Second Line Parade, Dream HBCU recognition, and the Unsung SheRose Initiative, these young ladies don’t just learn history—they live it.
They are scholars earning educational support, leaders developing confidence and voice, and storytellers honoring extraordinary SheRoses whose impact shaped the American story. They also extend their influence through community giving, ensuring their journey creates meaningful impact beyond the stage.
The Class of 2026 includes future educators, scientists, entrepreneurs, and artists—each with a vision rooted in purpose and inspired by the legacy of freedom that Juneteenth represents. As they grow, they carry forward a shared story of progress, leadership, and opportunity.
Explore their journeys, celebrate their achievements, and discover how each participant is shaping her future while honoring the past.
Junior Miss Juneteenth America Participants
Erin Hammond
Hometown:
Mobile, AL
Career Aspiration:
Family Physician
Dream HBCU:
Jackson State University
Miley Jones
Hometown:
Mobile, AL
Career Aspiration:
Neurosurgeon
Dream HBCU:
Howard University
Teen Miss Juneteenth America Participants
Autumn Ash
Hometown:
Daphne, AL
Career Aspiration:
Pediatric Psychology
Dream HBCU:
Alabama A&M University
Cayleigh Humphrey
Hometown:
Mobile, AL
Career Aspiration:
Physical Therapist
Dream HBCU:
Southern University and A&M College
Zaniyah Johnson
Hometown:
Mobile, AL
Career Aspiration:
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dream HBCU:
Florida A&M University
Tammy Maku
Hometown:
Fort Worth, TX
Career Aspiration:
Broadcast Journalism
Dream HBCU:
Spelman College
Tiang Mdluli
Hometown:
Mobile, AL
Career Aspiration:
Nurse Practitioner w/ Midwifery Certification
Dream HBCU:
Florida A&M University
Brooke Williams
Hometown:
Saraland, AL
Career Aspiration:
Pediatrician
Dream HBCU:
Alabama State University