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The 2nd Annual Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant features contestants
on their journey to “Rediscovering Our Culture and Redefining Our Freedom”
The pageant takes place Saturday June 7 at North Central University’s Trask Worship Center 1400 Elliot Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404.   

Black females ages six to 39 are striving to be the best they can be as they prepare to compete for their title. The pageant takes place from 2 – 5 p.m., doors open at 1pm. Attire: business casual to elegant, no hats please.  An awards ceremony and dinner following immediately at the same venue from 6 – 8 p.m. Dr. Stephanie Burrage, chief executive officer of Collaborative Student Transportation, is the pageant
and awards ceremony emcee. This is a fun family event!

The event theme is Rediscovering Our Culture and Redefining Our Freedom. Organizers
said their vision is to inspire all participants to become better public speakers, embrace their
diversity, understand their self-worth, and boost their self-confidence. One of the goals of the
pageant is to educate the contestants about the origins and purpose of Juneteenth.
“It is vital for women to embrace the understanding that true beauty resides within them. We provide educational, networking, and career opportunities through our workshops, equipping them with the tools, services and resources needed to shine confidently in their journeys.
with the tools to help enhance their self-esteem,” said Angel T. Jones, chief executive officer
and founder of the Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant. Contestants will also compete for
scholarships, awards, gifts, and other prizes.

The six pageant divisions are:
 Division 1: Ages 6 to 9 – Little Miss Juneteenth MN
 Division 2: Ages 10 to 13 – Junior Miss Juneteenth MN
 Division 3: Ages 14 to 18 – Teen Miss Juneteenth MN
 Division 4: Ages 19 to 24 – Miss Juneteenth MN
 Division 5: Ages 25 to 30 – Ms. Juneteenth MN

Division 6: Ages 31 to 39 - Madam Juneteenth MN

All contestants compete in the Essay, Evening Gown, Onstage Question & Answer and Opening Number, and Personal Interview categories. This includes the optional awards in Talent, Physical Fitness and Miss Photogenic. Judging criteria is available on the pageant’s website.
“We set a high bar and it will be a challenge for the judges to decide who will be crowned the
winner in each division,” said Pageant Advisor Rev. William Pierce. “Every contestant brings
unique attributes to the pageant which include confidence, intellect, courage and the willingness
to make a difference in the community.”
"We have a unique distinguished panel of judges this year"

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Tickets are on sale now through the pageant date. Ticket prices range from $20 to $75 and
may be purchased online, click below for tickets. Pageant seating is
limited, and VIP tickets are going fast. For more information, photos and a list of sponsors, visit the Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant website, call 763-226-8457, or email info@missjuneteenthmn.org. Also, for the names of the 2024 Miss Juneteenth MN State Pageant Queens visit the website.

About Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant
Miss Juneteenth Minnesota State Pageant is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our primary
focus and objectives are to create a platform that will provide its Black contestants to
educational, networking, and career opportunities, with resources and services.

The organization’s vision – “Rediscovering
Our Culture and Redefining our Freedom” – clearly aligns with these objectives and goals. We
want to safely open doors for our younger generation for their gifts and talents to be revealed in
a pageant setting. Visit us on our website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or TikTok social
media platforms.

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​​​MEDIA CONTACTS:

Amy Frantti

Media Relations

MRPP & Associates Communications

amyfrantti@gmail.com

612-432-5408

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