PAGE 32 PROGRAM SUCCESS – OCTOBER 2009
THE PRESTIGIOUS MISS BLACK USA PAGEANT IS COMING TO DAYTONA BEACH , FLORIDA
The First Ever Miss Black Florida USA and Miss Black Florida Talented Teen USA Pageant Scheduled November 6-8 , 2009 . Register Now , Ages 14- 27 , Scholarships , Prizes & National Platform to Excel
Daytona Beach , FL - Mark your calendar . During November 6-8 , 2009 , contestants from Florida will have an exciting opportunity to be a part of the prestigious
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Miss Black Florida USA and Miss Black Florida Talented Teen USA Pageant ( www . missblackfloridausa . org ), scheduled to be held for the first time in Daytona , Florida at the Ocean Center . A Who ’ s Who of dignitaries , state officials and celebrity judges and performers are expected to participate . Contestants ages 14-27 , will have the opportunity to win a $ 2500 scholarship , national / local appearances , mentorship and win the coveted Miss Black Florida USA and Miss Black Florida Talented Teen USA Pageant crowns . The deadline to apply is late summer 2009 and space is limited .
At the helm of this monumental event is the Executive Director , Angel Coleman , Florida native , Honors graduate from the Miami International University of Art & Design and former beauty queen . Ms . Coleman says , “ I have a passion for helping young women reach their full potential through education achievement , scholarships , mentoring , and community service . I am a vessel for these young women to be exposed to all that life can bear with determination , hard-work , a balanced education and giving back .”
Miss Black Florida USA and Talented Teen Pageant is hoping to partner with national / local sponsors to provide a multitude of opportunities for the contestants . Ms . Coleman coined the slogan “ Phenomenal Women Inside and Out ,” and each contestant is required to have a platform and cause to help others . Past pageant winners have become future leaders , innovators and key decision-makers .
The Miss Black Florida and Talented Teen USA Pageants are the official state pageants to the parent organization Miss
Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation , Inc ., ( www . missblackusa . org ), a non-profit corporation , recognized under the 501 ( c ) 3 code of the Internal Revenue Service . National community partners and sponsors include : State Farm Insurance - 50 Million Challenge ; the Heart Truth Campaign - Go Red ; and the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation .
The Miss Black USA Pageant has been an outstanding contribution to the African American landscape for over 22 years . The pageant founded by Karen Arrington is based upon 3 tenets : provide educational opportunities to outstanding young women of color while developing their whole woman mind , body , and spirit ; celebrate scholastic achievement which is the key to lifelong success and empowerment ; and provide community opportunities to address health and education , two leading social issues in the African American community .
This is the first time the event will be held in Florida and young women will have the opportunity to showcase their scholastic achievement and talent . Local supporters can be a part of this occasion by sponsoring contestants and supporting Miss Black Florida USA Pageant and Miss Black Florida Talented Teen USA .
For those wishing to be a part of this prestigious pageant , visit the website to read the eligibility rules at www . missblackfloridausa . org . It is important to note that contestants must be single ( never been married ), no children , reside in the state of Florida , US Citizen , along with a minimum GPA of 2.0 . The deadline to apply is late summer 2009 and space is limited .
Angel Coleman says , “ I encourage local and national sponsors to participate , we can customize a sponsorship package based upon level of commitment . It is imperative given the economy that we provide scholarship and education opportunities for future generations .”
The pageant website has been re-launched with interactive features , information and updates . All contestants and sponsors are encouraged to log on at www . missblackfloridausa . org
For additional information contact- Miss Black Florida USA and Miss Black Florida Talented Teen USA via email at missblackfloridausa @ gmail . com , phone , 786-205-0228 .
Miss Black Florida USA PageantBrowners Orlando , Florida October 2009