News and Announcements
Meet 2024 Workshop Presenter, Ms. Shonnda Smith
Shonnda Smith is a seasoned professional entrusted with the oversight of departmental initiatives across the Public Works Directorate within the City of Mobile.
Meet 2024 Workshop Presenter, Dr. Tracey Childs
Dr. Tracey Childs is the owner of Class 101-Mobile. She has spent her career working in higher education, and she is aware that the expectations of college bound students are increasing.
Meet 2024 Judge, Honorable Carvine Adams
On September 30, 2022, Judge Adams was appointed by Mayor Stimpson as Presiding Judge of Mobile Municipal Court. Her legal career began as a Judicial Law Clerk to the late Honorable Robert G. Kendall and Judge James C. Wood…
Meet 2024 Judge, Ms. Veda Robbins, RN, BSN
Veda was brought more deeply into community activism as a subject in the Netflix documentary Descendant, which chronicles the story of Africatown from past to present. Her ancestral link as a descendant of enslaved Africans aboard Clotilda…
Meet the 2024 Exhibition Designer, Ms. Jenney B. Fazande
Jenney B. Fazande is an experienced and creative designer with more than twelve years experience in exhibit development, fabrication and museum administration.
Meet the 2024 Mistress of Ceremony, Mrs. Katryna Kinn
Empowering, Inspiring and Motivating youth is Katryna Kinn’s passion and life purpose. Kinn is an educator, community leader and an advocate for youth. As a member of the National Program Planning & Development Committee of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated,..
Meet Ms. Leatha Joyner, 2024 Teen Miss Juneteenth® America Participant
Leatha Joyner of Los Angeles, California is a senior at Blue Ridge Academy, where she is involved in music, performing arts and acting. She also...
Meet Ms. Braylee-Joi Thomas, 2024 Teen Miss Juneteenth® America Participant
Braylee-Joi Thomas of Montgomery, Alabama is a sophomore at Brewbaker Technology Magnet School, where she is involved in volleyball, the Montgomery...
Meet Ms. Alana Williams, 2024 Junior Miss Juneteenth® America Participant
Alana Williams of Mobile, Alabama is an 8th grader at Clark Shaw Magnet Middle School, where she plays softball and serves on the track team and as...
Meet Ms. Morgan Phillips, 2024 Junior Miss Juneteenth® America Participant
Morgan Phillips of Mobile, Alabama is an 8th grader at St. Paul's Episcopal School, where she plays JV soccer and in the orchestra. She plays the...
Meet Ms. Kamryn Washington, 2024 Junior Miss Juneteenth® America Participant
Kamryn Washington of Fayetteville, Georgia is a sophomore at Sandy Creek High School, where she participates on the step team, flag football, drama...
Meet Ms. Daisha Corbin, 2024 Junior Miss Juneteenth® America Participant
Daisha Corbin of Theodore, Alabama is a 7th grader at Faith Academy, where she is involved in cheer, track and served as a Homecoming Maid. She also participates in tumbling and is active in her church.
Meet Ms. Jaelyn Brown, 2024 Teen Miss Juneteenth® America Participant
Jaelyn Brown of Mobile, Alabama is a sophomore at Baker High School, where she serves as a basketball manager. She is also a member of the Youth...
Meet Ms. Vaughn July, 2024 Junior Miss Juneteenth® America Participant
Vaughn July of Mobile, Alabama is a freshman at Murphy High School, where she is active in volleyball and chorus. She serves as a volunteer at...
Meet Ms. Brooklyn Mitchell, 2024 Junior Miss Juneteenth® America Participant
Brooklyn Mitchell of Daphne, Alabama is a 7th grader at Daphne Middle School, where she is involved in band and FBLA. She also enjoys sewing and is...