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Miss Black US Ambassador Program Book 2016

Miss Black US Ambassador Program Book 2016

thembusam.com 2016

MISS BLACK TEEN
US AMBASSADOR
& MISS BLACK
US AMBASSADOR

SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT

&M A R I A H

EBONY

2015 TEEN & MISS

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WELCOME

It is an honor and pleasure to welcome you to the
2016 Miss Black Teen US Ambassador and Miss Black
US Ambassador Scholarship Pageant. On behalf of
the entire Ambassadors United Organization, I want
to thank you for joining us for this year’s competition.

I am excited to bring this year’s pageant to my home This year it has been our absolute pleasure to Thank you for joining
state of Oklahoma. This is more than a pageant; but, welcome Ambassadors from across the nation to our us. I pray that each of
an opportunity for me to give back to the community MBUS|AM family. We would like to congratulate you have an enjoyable
that raised me and helped shape me into the change each of our State Ambassadors for their achievements. time and that you leave
agent I am today. My sincerest appreciation is Remember ladies this week is just one week, please inspired to be a change
extended to members of MBUS|AM’s executive enjoy it; however, it is what you do every day in your agent in your own
team Dima, Lauren and Claudia, staff and volunteers communities and our world that really makes the community.
as well as our incredible sponsors for their unrivaled difference and what will leave a lasting impact for
support. To our underwriters thank you for believing generations to come. It is our sincere hope that you Best regards,
in such a remarkable vision. have had a rewarding experience, made new friends
and created memories that will last for a lifetime. Patrice Harrision
This past year Ebony Andrews, Miss Black US
Ambassador and Mariah White, Miss Black Teen Finally, MBUS|AM’s mission is to encourage, empower Founder | CEO
US Ambassador used their titles to impact our and enlighten communities, states and nations.
communities in the areas of health and wellness, These amazing Ambassadors have worked extremely
financial literacy, voting rights and took the time hard this year focusing on issues that plague their
to truly focus on what being a change agent is respective communities and states. Each of these
all about. From the NAACP Image Awards to young women represent the movement our nation
the 2016 Call Me Miss Ambassador International is waiting to follow. This is more than a pageant;
Conference in Nassau, Bahamas — what an amazing it is a life changing and inspiring experience.
year it has been! Thank you Ebony and Mariah for To be a true Ambassador is to evoke change and
an incredible year - you will always be a part of our be that change.
MBUS|AM forever family.

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2017IT’S YOUR TIME.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
for the 2017 Miss Black Teen US Ambassador and
Miss Black US Ambassador Scholarship Pageant

Visit w w w.t h e m b u s a m .c o m for more information
on how yo u could be next National Titleholder!

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EXECUTIVE PATRICE HARRISON | CEO LAUREN PARKES | VP/Executive Producer

STAFF

DIMA HENDRICKS | State Director Relations CLAUDIA ANTHONY | Judge’s Coordinator

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EVENT

SPONSORS

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P REL IMINARY HOSTS FI N A L HOSTS

ASA LEVEAUX CEARAH HAMILTON | MBUSAM 2014 GARFIELD COLLINS NIKKI NICE

A sa Leveaux delights in the fact that he has learned C earah Hamilton is a proud native of St. Paul, MN. She G arfield Collins is no stranger to all things exciting and N icole is a moderator, emcee, on-air personality and a
to operate within his personal motto of “possessing attended Como Park Senior High school and currently entertaining and started his career in high-end resorts community activist. A graduate of Northeast High
a joyous existence conceived by enlightened attends Metropolitan State University in pursuit of her in his island home Jamaica. His career then took him School and furthered her education at Langston
thought and achieved through love, passion and wealth”. degree in Mass Communications and Marketing. into the public relations, sales and marketing arena where he University with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism.
As a result of working with Asa, coaches, trainers and excelled and conducted campaigns in over 12 countries across While at Langston she participated in the Dean’s Honor Roll,
entrepreneurs are guaranteed to receive a luxury level Cearah is a woman of great faith and vision and at an early age the globe. He has worked with names such as Luciano Pavarotti, National Association of Black Journalists, KALU Radio station,
of accountability service for themselves and their clients exhibited great determination and passion to help those around Celine Deion, Kathleen Battle, Tracy Chapman, Jermaine Dupree, field reporter for LU’s television station, and a writer for the in-
as they innovate, learn and grow. Asa serves the world her. She provided a year of service as an AmeriCorp member India Arie, Erica Badu, Queen Latifah, Eve,Lisa Raye, P Diddy, school newspaper called “The Gazette”; she also studied abroad
through his endeavors of love, passion and wealth through and assisted LifeTrack Resources’ MFIP program. She later Rhianna, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Tom Joyner, Jermaine in West Africa (The Gambia and Senegal). She has an avid
being the Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer of Leveaux volunteered with Girl Scouts and Emerge. Jackson and many others. curiosity to learn and is always pursuing opportunities to grow
Group, Inc, Founder of Genius Academy™ and best selling intellectually and spiritually.
author of “I Am Man Enough: 365 Affirmations for Men” Ms. Hamilton spent a year working with Girl Scouts Connectz, He has acted as master of ceremonies at New York Fashion
and “I Am Woman Enough: 365 Affirmations for Women”. where she provided direct mentorship and programing for girls. Week and organized major events such as the Heineken and She is a former member of YLX (Youth Leadership Exchange)
Asa often tells his audiences and clients that, “Business She is a strong believer in “Being the Change you want to see,” MTV concert series. Garfield Collins is also a published writer Class Two, LOYAL (Linking Oklahoma’s Young Adult Leaders)
is a necessity. Bliss is a luxury. You deserve both!” which inspired her to create a mentoring program for young with articles in magazines and newspapers on world travel Class One and United Way Board Serve Class One. Nicole has
ladies, MZ.P.R.I.S.S.Y (Pure, Radiant, Intelligent, Sophisticated, and social issues of the day. He has organized ad campaigns been a part of the Gospel Music Workshop of America with the
Spiritual, Young-women). At the age of 14 God guided her to with Cosmopolitan, CNN, Bravo, NBC, CBS and many other Gospel Announcers Guild and interned with Perry Publishing
create this program to not only present purity in a new way media entities. and Broadcasting before joining the team. She is currently
to youth, but to also combat the idea of what media says a hosting her own show called the SOULFACTOR, which airs, from
“lady” should be. Additionally, Ms. Hamilton hosts national Garfield also directs the sales and marketing efforts of four 11am-2pm each day Monday -Thursday on Heart and Soul 92.1
empowerment conferences. In 2014, Cearah competed with ladies resorts in located in Jamaica, The Bahamas and Cuba and is and 1140.
around the United States and was chosen to serve as Miss Black described as innovative, current and a bold thinker with the
US Ambassador and currently co-hosts and facilitates national ability to effect change and grow business. He takes a no Her hobbies included but are not limited to: world-wide
conferences promoting women empowerment. nonsense approach to project management, customer service traveling, reading, mentoring & tutoring, networking in the
and just plain getting the job done. community. Some of Alberta’s community activities include:
Cearah is very active in her church as a youth minister, and devotes National Association of Colored Women’s Club ( Eastside
much of her time to assisting young people tap into their God He holds a masters degree in hospitality and hotel management Culture Club) member, One Church One Child Scholarship
given purpose. Along with ministry, Cearah is also an actress. She and a certificate in professional development from Georgetown Committee, Toastmasters International Let’s Talk Club Club#
uses her skills on stage and film to bring audiences to a state of University Center for Cultural Development along with memberships 4884, Heartline Board Member, Special Friends of the Ralph
consciousness. professional organizations and boards. He is a connoisseur of Ellison Library Board Member (Secretary), Public Speaker in the
the culinary arts and the recipient of over Ten (10) gold medal Community and Oklahoma County Democrat Precinct Officer.
Ms. Hamilton has recently started a new journey at the Minnesota awards for original culinary creations.
Senate as Sen. Bobby Joe Champion’s Legislative Assistant. She is 12
grateful and humbled to be used by God and to remain effective as
she carries out His will for her life.

I NT E RV IEW JUDGES I N T E RV I E W JUDGES

ANESHA SHARP LAWRENCE WARE RICHARD MCPHERSON DR. MARTHA MORGAN DANNI RIPPY

A nesha Sharp is the Executive L awrence Ware, Sr. is a native of R ichard McPherson received a B.A. M artha has a Ph.D. in Marriage D ani joined Microsoft as a technical
Director for a world renowned Oklahoma City. An ordained Degree in Sociology from the and Family Therapy and is an advisor with over 4 years of IT
ministry, Charles Martin Ministries. minister, he serves the Prospect University of Central Oklahoma associate faculty member at experience. Her unique
As an ordained minister, Anesha has a Church as the Pastor of Christian Education. and holds an M.A. Degree in Public John Brown University in Siloam Springs, skill set of being a technology specialist
desire to minister to people of all walks He is on the editorial board the publications Administration from the same University. Arkansas. She teaches in the Family and coupled with her passion for people
of life, but she has a relentless enthusiasm The Democratic Left and the The Religious He began his career of public service Human Services and the Grad Counseling allowed her the opportunity to be your
to help women and youth succeed. Left. He has been published in Dissent with the Department of Human Services Programs. She’s committed to mentoring Community Development Specialist for
She is a bestselling author who obtained Magazine, Counterpunch Magazine, The as a Social Worker, before beginning his students and has a passion for seeing Microsoft in Oklahoma City. She sits on
a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the World Financial Review and France’s Le tenure with the Oklahoma Employment young people grow and develop. She the STEM committee for the Girls Scouts
University of Central Oklahoma. The first Monde. Security Commission. There, his work works to encourage her students to seek of Western Oklahoma as well as the
book she authored entitled Unlocking the ethic and desire to serve the people of and live out the purpose God has for them planning committee for the Walk to End
Doors to Destiny is a critically acclaimed He has a forthcoming chapter on Black Oklahoma caused him to very quickly through their vocation and service to Alzheimer’s. In her free time, Dani enjoys
inspirational work documenting her American Philosophy and the Bible to be to rise from Manager, Regional Director, others. makeup, video games, planning her fall
triumphs over hardships that sought published in Philosophy and the Bible by Director of Workforce Services, and 2016 wedding, and cuddling with her
to destroy her and the courage she Oxford University Press. He has been a in January 2011 be appointed by the Martha is also a licensed marriage and five furbabies.
displayed to successfully reclaim her life commentator on race for the New York members of the Oklahoma Employment family therapist. In her role as therapist
to live a life of purpose. Her most recent Times, CNN, Flashpoint, and NPR’s Talk Security Commission to serve as she’s worked with a variety of clients. Most
publication, And She Laughed Volume I of the Nation. He has taught and lectured Executive Director. Mr. McPherson of her work includes serving men and
is a fictional piece of varied experiences across the country on issues ranging represents Oklahoma with the National women who’ve have had some contact
women encounter geared toward helping from race to economic policy. He is the Association of State Workforce Agencies, with the criminal justice system and are on
them see the champion in them no matter recipient of a number of teaching awards serves on the NASWA Board, the probation or parole. She’s also worked with
the situations they face. and is an OSU Office of Institutional Governor’s Council for Workforce and clients who are living with cancer. She’s
Diversity Fellow. He is a Professor of Economic Development and Oversight served worked with children, adolescents
Anesha has been married 16 years and Philosophy at Oklahoma State University Committee. Mr. McPherson likewise lends and adults with cancer.
is the mother of two handsome sons and Diversity Coordinator of its Ethics his time and talents to organizations such
and one beautiful daughter. In addition Center. as the Central Oklahoma Food Bank, She’s also worked with clients at
she’s an inspirational conference speaker, Mount St. Mary Catholic High School, Volunteers of America (VOA). Her clients
and mentor who has spoken in schools, Boy Scouts of America, the Allen Chapel at VOA were on parole and often recently
churches, workshops and conferences African Methodist Episcopal Church, released from prison. Some would be
around the nation. and serves as President of the Board homeless if they were not able to live
of Directors for Speck Home for Boys. at VOA. She’s also worked with young
women at Turning Point Pregnancy
Resource Center (TPPRC). The young 14
women at TPPRC are often facing an
unplanned pregnancy. She has provided
one-on-one parenting education for the
women who have decided to parent their
child as well as held bi-monthly parenting
groups for young women ages 17-24.

P REL I MINARY JUDGES P RE LI MI N A RY JUDGES

EUREKA CALHOUN PAULA MCDADE BEE SMITH TAMI L. LOCH RESHONDA TATE BILLINGSLEY

E ureka Calhoun has quickly built P aula McDade has been working to Dr. Benedria D. Smith, MBA Is a T ami Loch currently serves as R eShonda Tate Billingsley always
a reputation for being more empower women and girls for over Humanitarian of the 21st Century! Director of Advancement for the did have an active imagination.
than just a stylist. Velvet Lope a decade, speaking life, imparting She is a Best-Selling Author, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. From making up stories to
Styling is a wardrobe styling and image knowledge, and sharing wisdom. The former Mentor, Adjunct Professor, a Researcher, Her responsibilities include all fundraising crafting award-winning poems, the
consulting company passionate about Ms. Black Oklahoma USA Metroplex contestant and Public Speaker. Well known for and events including the prestigious Jim national bestselling author has always
transforming the modern day man and spent several years as an administrative her dynamic personality and high- Thorpe Award presented annually on maintained a love for telling stories.
woman through expert styling. With professional in the corporate sector, then impact presentations, she is a tireless ESPN to the top defensive back in college After numerous rejections from
over 4 years’ experience as a stylist she discovered her true passion in the education community advocate, spokesperson and football and the Warren Spahn Award – publishers, ReShonda stepped out on
has contributed to the production of and nonprofit arena. She began working educator. She lectures worldwide on presented annually to the best left handed faith, established her own publishing
the Kendrick Perkins Celebrity Fashion with at-risk youth while completing several Customer Service, Leadership Strategy, pitcher in MLB. She manages over company, and released her debut novel,
Show, the 1st Annual Oklahoma City professional development and training courses Efficiency and Organizational Succession 18 events a year and all fundraising for the My Brother’s Keeper. It’s a move that
Fashion Week sponsored by Mercedes in drug and alcohol prevention, abstinence Planning. She serves as a board member non-profit privately funded organization. paid off as megahouse publisher, Simon
Benz, and featured on KSBI. She has education and teen pregnancy prevention. In for the March of Dimes, the Founder of & Schuster/Pocket Books, picked up the
also worked with skillfully trained 2004, Paula founded a nonprofit project called the Positive Imagination Mentoring Group Tami grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma book and, to date, has published all of
makeup artists, agency models, and Aim for Success. The initiative was designed to for Learners and Business Professionals. and is currently a resident of Choctaw ReShonda’s books.
photographers on various photo shoots mentor and equip teen girls and young women Featured recently in Live Stream Universe with her two children Abbie who is 11 and
and specializes in collaborations with with tools, knowledge, and support to go into Magazine for her pioneering efforts in Xavier who is 7. She graduated with a ReShonda is the national bestselling
local artists and entrepreneurs for visual the world and become powerful, productive broadcasting, she is a talk show host for degree in Business Administration from author of 38 books. Her sophomore
brand development. Her background in citizens. her #BeeInspired digital broadcasting the University of Central Oklahoma and an novel, Let the Church Say Amen, has
education and the corporate environment brand. Associate’s degree in Business from Rose been made into a movie, directed by
gives her unique insights into the skill sets Mrs. McDade is a licensed minister, and the State College. actress Regina King, produced by Queen
and requirements for success! Expanding Creator of Captured and Crowned - a Christian Learn More About Bee Smith @ Latifah’s Flavor Unit Productions, and
her passion into styling has enabled her Women’s Lifestyle Ministry. As a survivor of inspiredbybee.com executive-produced by Bishop T.D.
to bring professionalism, creativity, and childhood abuse and trauma, she passionately Jakes. The movie received rave reviews
passion to any situation. uses her voice to speak to audiences of women after its August 29, 2015 BET premiere.
and girls across the country. Her story has been ReShonda, who served as a consultant,
featured on radio, television and in magazines. also makes an appearance in the movie.
Her entire Amen series, as well as the
Paula hosts a bi-monthly women’s gathering novel I Know I’ve Been Changed, has
called “Equip. Empower. Energize!” where been optioned by BET. TV One will be
she and her co-host discuss issues related
to the spiritual growth and needs of women 16
and girls. She is the author of the “Captured
and Crowned Devotional” which is currently
featured in 7-Day format on the International
YouVersion platform and she is a co-author in
“Igniting the Fire: A Woman’s Guide to Setting
Ablaze in Ministry, Business and Life”

F I NAL NIGHT JUDGES FI N A L N I G H T JUDGES

DANEKA ALLEN KIM MCNAIR DR. KARMETRIA BURTON LAURIE UNDERWOOD VANESSA GARRISON

I n 1999 Daneka Danyell Allen, captured F ounder of Kim McNair Productions, K armetria Dunham Burton is general B orn and raised in Detroit, Michigan, V anessa is a passionate advocate
the title of Miss Oklahoma and was a a multifaceted talent productions manager, supplier diversity for Delta Laurie Underwood is a Fashion of social justice issues and has
Qualify of Life Finalist at the Miss America company which specializes in Air Lines. In this position she is Designer based in Chicago, IL. focused her work on improving
Pageant. She traveled throughout the state marketing, public relations and special responsible for developing a Supplier Diversity With a dream since the age of 9, Laurie health outcomes and quality of life for
and nation as a motivational speaker, entertainer, events, Kim McNair is dedicated to program while enhancing the processes to attended the Illinois Institute of Art, black women and girls. Prior to co-founding
and drug preventionist speaking to audiences producing innovative and high quality assist the company to achieve its vision of completing with a Bachelor of Fine Arts GirlTrek, a national health movement,
from 25 to 15,000. Made over 350 appearances experiences while making a difference being an industry leader of making minority in Fashion Design and a Bachelor Arts Vanessa worked as a Program Coordinator
and addressed over 50,000 students. in the community. Kim brings men and and women owned business (MWBEs) a natural in Fashion Marketing & Management. for Our Place DC, a nonprofit organization
women together across the Southeast and integral part of the way the company does While in school, Laurie managed to that provides services to currently and
During her year of service she was the Goodwill for workshops, summits, and conferences business. Karmetria has worked in strategic also work for a fashion sales showroom formerly incarcerated women. Vanessa
Ambassador of Oklahoma and Spokesperson for the purpose of empowering and sourcing at Xerox and AT&T. Before Delta, for men’s urban wear after completing began her career working in digital media
for America Cares for Children Program. inspiring them to elevate their personal Karmetria was supplier diversity manager for her internship with the Midwest sales at Turner Broadcasting System. Inc. in
Daneka was a Cum Laude Graduate from brands, businesses and organizations. IHG (Intercontinental Hotels Group). showroom for Roca Wear. While working Atlanta, GA. Vanessa was awarded Teach
Oklahoma City University completing her in corporate marketing, Laurie also For America’s Social Innovation Award,
Bachelors of Arts in Communications and Kim has been named one of 2016’s Karmetria was the 2005 recipient of the managed to start her own label in 2008, recognized by the Awesome Foundation
Broadcast Journalism in 1999; While in her Most Influential in Who’s Who in Black Trailblazer Award presented by the Black called Wanda Grace. In 2015, Laurie was as a leader to watch, and was featured
undergraduate studies she was in Blue Key Atlanta, she is a member of the Clayton Business Professionals and Entrepreneurs cast as a Designer of Lifetime’s Project on NPR and The Root. Vanessa earned
National Honor Society; President’s Honor Roll County Women in Business Council organization and is a Who’s Who of Black Runway, where she placed in top 7 out of a Bachelor of Arts in World Arts and
1996-1998; National Winner of the 1996 Shriner Executive Committee, National Council Atlanta in 2010. In 2012, Ms Burton was 16 designers. After her experience on the Culture from the University of California,
Merit Scholarship for Outstanding achievement of Negro Women-Greater Atlanta honored as one of the Top 25 Women show, she took a leap of faith and started Los Angeles.
in Academics & Performing Arts, Named Chapter, Board–Chair of Global Impact impacting Diversity, by Diversity Inc. full-time on continuing to build her fashion
“Oklahoma Volunteer of the Year” among Drug Services, Inc. and Founder and Executive magazine. She has also been featured in label and share her voice on empowering
Preventionists and Advocates, Accumulated Director of (B.W.E.P.) Business Women Black Enterprise Magazine and awarded women through style. For more on Laurie
over $70,000 in college scholarship through Empowerment Project, Inc. a champion of diversity for the last 3 years Underwood and her fashion brand, visit
Miss America Organization. by Diversity Inc. magazine. She is a contributing wandagrace.com.
writer for MBE magazine that focuses on
After her year of service, she continued minority business development. She is 2015
her educational pursuits and completed her Top 25 Women of Atlanta. She is a sought
Masters of Business Administration with an after speaker, coach and trainer. Karmetria
emphasis in Marketing from Oklahoma City holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from
University in 2003. Southern University-Baton Rouge, LA., and
a Master’s degree in Business Administration
She resides in Edmond, Oklahoma with from the University of Nebraska. A native of
11-year-old twins, Lavender and Zephaniah! Houston, Texas, Karmetria is married to Horace
She continues to work in the community and A. Burton, and resides in Atlanta.
has served as the stage director and board
member for the Miss Oklahoma State Fair 18
local Preliminary Pageant for 10 years.

SHOW RUNDOWN PRELIMINARY COMPETITION

J U LY 8

Opening Production Number
Introduction of Hosts
Introduction of Judges
Fitness Competition
Evening Competition
On Stage Question

THE FINAL SHOW

J U LY 9

Opening Production Number
Introduction of Hosts
Community Builder Award & Miss Photogenic
Announcement of Semi-finalists
Introduction of Judges
Fitness Competition
Parade of Gowns
Evening Gown Competition
Announcement of Finalist
Final Question
Farewell to Miss Black Teen US Ambassador
and Miss Black US Ambassador 2015
Crowning of Miss Black Teen US Ambassador
2016 and Miss Black US Ambassador 2016

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YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

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2016

OFFICIAL MISS BLACK TEEN US AMBASSADOR &
MISS BLACK US AMBASSADOR PRIZE PACKAGE

WINNERS RECEIVE

Miss Black Teen US Ambassador/Miss Black Lo & Sons | Designer Travel Bag
US Ambassador will be the official spokesperson Soul Purpose | Fragrance Set
for the Miss Black US Ambassador Scholarship Pageant Wanda Grace | Appearance Wardrobe (Miss Winner Only)
Official Photoshoot
Official Miss Black Teen US Ambassador/Miss Black Publicity Autograph Photo Package
US Ambassador® Crown and Banner
RUNNERS UP RECEIVE
Traditional engraved Miss Black Teen US
Ambassador/Miss Black US Ambassador® plaque Traditional engraved Miss Black Teen US
Ambassador/Miss Black US Ambassador® plaque
A $5,000 Ambassador of Change Education Lori Designs | Presentation Bouquet
Scholarship
ALL CONTESTANTS RECEIVE
Personal Appearance Contract & Management
provided by the Miss Black US Ambassador The Official 2016 National Pageant Program Book
Scholarship Organization Official MBUSAM T-shirt & Bag
An Official MBUSAM Pageant Award
Official Media Tour Transportation Package

Presentation Bouquet

Bombshell Fitness | PRO-FIT BSF membership package

R. Mitchell Cruise Planners | 7 day impact + travel
fathom cruise, Dominican Republic

Design Essentials | Hair Care Package

Eye for Design | Luxe Hair Extensions

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MISS BLACK TEEN US AMBASSADOR 2015

MARIAH WHITE

M ariah White is the daughter of Paula Browning-White attended Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, Texas
and Anthony Lever. Currently a rising sophomore at where she was a cheerleader, violinist and a member
Southern Methodist University, she plans to obtain of the school’s country western precision stunt team.
a degree in Environmental Studies. After completing her Additionally, she was a member of the National Honors
studies, Mariah is interested in pursuing a career helping Society and the Japanese Honors Society, the Red Cross
corporations develop more sustainable business practices Club, Girls’ Service League, the Third Wave Feminist Club
while still fostering the economy. Mixing her passions and and served as Vice President in the orchestra club for
utilizing her education, Mariah would also like to develop two years.
a makeup line for women of color. Her passions include As an Ambassador of Change, Mariah has used her year
makeup, school spirit, computers, video games and to teach teens and young adults about the importance
playing with animals (don’t we all?). of financial responsibility, leadership and wellness in her
In her earlier life (yes, we know she’s a teen), Mariah travels both domestically and internationally.

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VYING FOR THE TITLE OF

MISS BLACK TEEN US AMBASSADOR 2016

TOP ROW (L–R) BOTTOM ROW (L–R)

DIAMOND JACKSON Alabama | TAYLOR PARRISH Colorado | JAH’NESSA MCBURNIE Florida ARIEL METAYER New York | KALEYA WILLIAMS North Carolina | CELOIS MOORE Oklahoma
OSCHIA HODGE Georgia | CHANTE PARKS Maryland | SECTRA OKUNDAYE Massachusetts LAUREN LOFTON Pennsylvania | KENNDRA JOHNSON South Carolina
KAMERAN MILLER Michigan | AJA’ DAVIS New Jersey LA’NYAH OUTSEY Tennessee | JASMINE HA NES Texas

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MISS BLACK US AMBASSADOR 2015

EBONY ANDREWS

E bony Andrews is a public health professional with Ebony’s enthusiasm for health and fitness extends to all
a background in health education and communication. parts of her life. She centers her life on leading a fun and
Ebony has that rare ability to get a lot of stuff done active lifestyle, which includes everything from obstacle
while motivating others to do the same. She currently works races, flag football, fitness competitions and instructing
for the President’s Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition group fitness classes. Ebony’s passion is supporting others
(PCFSN), supporting efforts to encourage Americans to on their journey to a happier and healthier lifestyle.
be healthy and active across the lifespan. In her role, Ebony Ebony is also a strong advocate for women’s empowerment
leads the Sports for All Initiative, promoting physical activity and living with purpose. During her time as Miss Black
and sports participation. Prior to joining the PCFSN, she Maryland US Ambassador, Ebony advanced for her platform:
worked as a Science and Communications Fellow in the Empowered Me: Living with Purpose on Purpose, which
U.S. Office of the Surgeon General. encourages people to pursue personal development and
Ebony earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology make decisions that lead them to become their best selves.
from Syracuse University and holds a MPH (Masters of As Miss Black US Ambassador, Ebony traveled the nation,
Public Health Degree) from Morehouse School of Medicine. using her role, to help young girls realize their greatness
During graduate school, her work within the community and act on their power to be “Ambassadors of Change.”
earned her multiple awards, including the Bill Jenkins
Award for Community Engagement, Student of the Year
Award and Leadership Award.

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VYING FOR THE TITLE OF

MISS BLACK US AMBASSADOR 2016

TOP ROW (L–R) 3rd ROW (L–R)
R UBY A RCHIENE T T E ST EWA R T A l ab ama | DA N I E L L E K I N G Arizona | E J I R O N TE KU M E California | BRI A STO NE Colorado
APRI L LOVE M i ssi ssi p p i | VI CTO RI A WI LLI NGHAM Missouri | D EI D RE B ENTO N New York | YASTE N BURTON North Carolina
MA RIN DA FRU G E District Of Columbia | KI A I R A N I XO N Florida | A M B R I YA S . N E A L Georgia | N YA B RO O KS Illinois T ERA CO LEM AN Ohio | SI M O NE M AT HENI A Oklahoma | KAB RELLA M O O R E Tennessee | CARME N PONDE R Texas

2nd ROW (L–R) BOTTOM ROW (L–R)
TAY LOR CO L E In d i an a | C A M I L L E SCOT T Kansas | TE J I A N N A SAX TO N Kentucky | AS H A MC DOWELL Louisiana TAI ESA LASHLEY Vi rg i n Isl a nd s | SHANI CE HAR DY Virginia
ASHLEY JA MES Maryland | ST EP HA N I E D ELTO R Massachusetts | K RYSTA L L J O N E S Michigan | J E N A E HARRI S Minnesota
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FINAL SPONSORSHIP LISTING FINAL SPONSORSHIP LISTING

AMTEBEANSSSATDAOTERS AMMBISASSSSATDATOERS

TAYLOR PARRISH | TEEN COLORADO KALEYA WILLIAMS | TEEN NORTH CAROLINA EJIRO NTEKUME | CALIFORNIA VICTORIA WILLINGHAM | MISSOURI

Miss Black Colorado Scholarship Foundation Parents, Grandma, New Waves of Joy Church, Overtones The Ntekume Family Frank & Ninette Campbell, Vicki Jackson, Taikei-Ara Jarmon, Linda Jones
Barbershop, extended friends and family Potts, Loretta Jones, Zyphra Jones, Domineisha Lescaille, Arielle Newman,
SECTRA OKUNDAYE | TEEN MASSACHUSETTS BRIA NICOLE STONE | COLORADO Mary Polk, Johnny Roby, Angie Washington, Renee Willingham
LAUREN LOFTON | TEEN PENNSYLVANIA
Family and Friends The Stone Family, 2llenium Entertainment Group, Skinny Body Care: DEIDRE BENTON | NEW YORK
Art and Victoria Lofton, Andrew and Michelle Lofton, Natalie and Denver, Council of Seven Ministries, DC Corporate Headshots, Miss Dee
AJA’ DAVIS | TEEN NEW JERSEY Kevin Tucker, Naomi Townes, Ola Lofton, Fr. H. Gregory Smith, Seamstress Jacqueline Benton, Donald Lawrence, Lim Davis
Fr. David Morris, Angelique and Kiehl Cauthorn, Christine and
Mr. & Mrs Elvin and Mr. Eddie Gonzalez, Mr. Charles Clemmons, Lionel Broome, Troy Simpson and Family, Diane Thomas, Donna KIAIRA NIXON | FLORIDA YASTEN BURTON | NORTH CAROLINA
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