Meet Ebonee Benson
Miss Black Alabama USA 2010
Hometown: Hoover, Alabama
Education: University of Alabama- Adolescent & Youth Development
Platform Issue: M.O.V.E- Motivating Others through Volunteering Efforts- Promoting Community Service & Involvement
Talent: Dance
Scholastic/Career Ambition: Upon graduating I plan to continue my love and passion for dance and children by opening a dance and cheer facility. Through my company I will have outreach programs for those who can’t afford classes to be able to take for free.
Leadership Roles: Owner of Momentum Performance Company; Dance Team Coordinator for the Birmingham Wildfire Dance Team (Semi Pro Football Team of the Patti LaBelle Community Football League); Capstone Mentor at the University of Alabama; 2005-2006 Ambassador for the Student Alumni Association at the University of Alabama; Charter Member of the University of Alabama’s Hip Hop Dance Team (RipTide); Creator of Tuscaloosa’s Hip Hop Boot Camp for Kids
Accomplishments: Miss Kelley’s School of Dance Award Winning Senior Competition Jazz Team; 2009 Birmingham Crusaders Dancer (United States Basketball Association); Miss Tuscaloosa 2007 Pageant Contestant; Miss University of Alabama 2007 Contestant; 2005/2007 Birmingham Steeldogs Dancer (Arena Football League 2)
Interesting Facts: I love football especially college football. I still believe I can change the world!
Favorite Quote: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference”
Hobbies: Community Service, Dancing, Cheerleading, Horseback riding, spending time with family and friends, and reading a good book.
