Testimonials

2011 Testimonials

"It was such an amazing experience on all levels spiritually, physically, and mentally. I appreciate all of the delegates and took something positive from each one of you."
-- Chloe Johnson, Miss Black Colorado USA

"It was a great experience overall and I could not have had a better time with the ladies."
-- Jocelyn Watts, Miss Black Tennessee USA

"It was a truly amazing experience."
-- Nicole Stanley, Miss Black New Jersey USA

"This pageant taught me all the pieces to the puzzle to create a great woman. I learned my strengths and weaknesses and gained so much respect for myself and title."
-- Shantell Knox, Miss Black Michigan USA

2010 Testimonials

"If I had to sum up my reign in one word, I would have to say BLESSED"
-- Osas Ighodaro, Miss Black USA 2010

2009 Testimonials

"I wouldn't trade this experience for anything, it was a year of hard and important work for my community and my personal development."
-- Nzingha Thompson, Miss Black Wisconsin

"One of the many blessing of being a part of the Miss Black USA family is the great sisterhood."
-- Tamira Cole, Miss Black Kentucky

2008 Testimonials

"I had no idea that attending this national pageant would change my life, but I walked away from Vegas feeling empowered, honored, and proud of the legacy that my young African American sisters are leaving. I am so humbled by this experience."
-- Sonja McCord, Miss Black West Virginia

"While in Las Vegas, I was able to network with 37 other trailblazing women and give fierce performances in front of esteemed judges, one being the legendary Mary Wilson from Supremes fame. At the end of my final night performance, I looked her straight in the eye and saw her affirm my performance with a generous nod and big smile! You can't tell me I walked away empty handed."
-- Audrey Cox, Miss Black North Carolina

"I have so many wonderful things to say about the Miss Black USA organization that I can't even begin to fit them into this one email. I finally understand the "magic" of this organization."
-- Jordan Hasty, Miss Black New Hampshire

"Thank you for the chance to represent the District of Columbia in the Miss Black USA pageant. It was such an honor and a blessing."
-- Amanda Lewis, Miss Black District of Columbia

"You have truly made my dream possible; representing Indiana as a state queen and using my title to promote positive things and to encourage youth and adults to steer their direction in the way of the Lord has been more than a pleasure."
-- Ashley Hopgood, Miss Black Indiana

"Words cannot express my heart-felt appreciation of the love and support you have shown me."
-- Tiffany Lloyd, Miss Black Louisiana

"I had an awesome time while in Vegas this has boosted my self esteem on a new level."
-- Barbara Walker, Miss Black Colorado

"It was an honor like no other. I am going to smile for years to come, every day I sit and think about the accomplishment that I just embarked upon."
-- Andretta Rhone, Miss Black Alabama

2007 Testimonials

"Because of His Excellency, President Jammeh, Karen Arrington and the Miss Black USA organization, young women across the globe will become even greater individuals."
-- Ventra Boykin, Miss Black Iowa USA 2007

"Everyday, I thank God for allowing me to be so blessed with this one-in-a-lifetime chance."
-- Kalilah Allen-Harris, Miss Black Tennessee 2007 Winner

"The music, the people, the dancing, it was all so wonderful. I truly felt like an African queen."
-- Desiree Lewis, Miss Black South Carolina USA 2007

"I am thankful for the opportunity to Sankofa to my ancestral home, a journey that I have long prayed for."
-- Cleantha Samuel, Miss Black US Virgin Islands 2007 2nd Runner-Up

"I have never fully understood what being of African descent feels like, looks like and sounds like until now. I am so proud!"
-- Tiffany Boatner, Miss Black Colorado USA 2007

"Thank you for reaffirming who I am as a Black woman."
-- Telena Cassell, Miss Black New Hampshire USA 2007

"I learned so much about my own resilience."
-- Ada Dieke, Miss Black Arizona USA 2007

"I have never traveled to such a beautiful place in my entire life."
-- Rachel Wilson, Miss Black North Carolina USA 2007

"The Gambians are some of the most dignified, beautifully spirited people that I have ever met"
-- Ayesha Faines, Miss Black Connecticut USA 2007

"Africans and African Americans are all the same. While the Diaspora and distance separates us, the connection that I felt there undeniably confirms Gambia is my home."
-- Carlisha Williams, Miss Black Oklahoma USA 2007

"I was speechless when we arrived at the primary school and the library was unveiled as The Miss Black USA library."
-- Desiree Lewis, Miss Black South Carolina USA 2007