MISSOURI TEEN TEDX SPEAKER LEGACY JACKSON CROWNED MISS BLACK USA TALENTED TEEN

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Miss Black USA Organization is thrilled to announce that 17-year-old Legacy Jackson of Missouri has been officially crowned Miss Black USA Talented Teen. Representing the Show-Me State, Jackson captivated the judges with her academic brilliance, exceptional dance talent, and an unparalleled resume of national community leadership.

Jackson, a resident of St. Louis and a high-achieving junior at Cardinal Ritter College Preparatory High School, embodies the essence of the modern, multi-hyphenate teenager. Maintaining a 3.75 GPA while simultaneously pursuing an associate degree at St. Louis Community College, Jackson has proven that her work ethic is unmatched.

"Legacy Jackson is a radiant example of the brilliance, resilience, and leadership of young Black women today," said the Miss Black USA National Director. "She is not just representing her state; she is representing a future generation of empathetic, global leaders. We are incredibly proud to welcome her to the Miss Black USA sisterhood."

Jackson’s platform is rooted in a lifetime of service. At just 15 years old, she founded Little Legacies, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designed to mobilize children into volunteerism. Her extraordinary philanthropic efforts include accumulating over 5,000 hours of community service, which earned her the Lifetime Presidential Service Award in January 2025. She has been formally recognized by the White House, the U.S. House, and the U.S. Senate, and was featured in People Magazine as a global changemaker.

Turning personal tragedy into purpose, Jackson is also the published author of Bubbles for Brendon—a grief-coping book written in memory of her late brother, Brendon Ogunnaike, who passed away from Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes. Her innate ability to inspire others led her to become the youngest person in the state of Missouri to deliver a TEDx Talk.

Beyond her activism, Jackson is a celebrated dancer who has trained at the prestigious Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles and the Junior Division of The Ailey School in New York. She currently performs with two pre-professional companies at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA). Her leadership extends to the national executive level, where she sits on the Girl Scouts of the USA National Board of Directors, advocating for 13 million girls.

As the newly crowned Miss Black USA Talented Teen, Jackson will spend her reign traveling the country, advocating for youth empowerment, and advancing her mission to inspire the next generation to build their own legacies of service. Jackson aspires to become a professional broadcast journalist to continue sharing stories of hope and triumph across the globe.

To learn more about Legacy Jackson's journey or to book her for appearances, please contact the Miss Black USA Organization or visit her nonprofit at www.littlelegaciescommunityservice.org.

About Miss Black USA

The Miss Black USA Pageant is the first and oldest scholarship pageant for young Black women, awarding over $500,000 in scholarships to date. The organization empowers women to use their voices, celebrate their unique beauty, and become leaders in their communities and professions.

MISS BLACK USA TEEN HOSTS “ROYAL TOY DRIVE & PHOTO EXPERIENCE” TO BLESS LOCAL FAMILIES THIS SEASON

Washington, D.C. — November 2025 — Miss Black USA Taented Teen 2025 Raven Johnson, an 18-year-old scholar-athlete and rising national role model, is hosting a special holiday community event: The Royal Toy Drive & Photo Experience at the Galleria Mall on December 13.

This free, family-friendly event invites guests to bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive a complimentary professional holiday photo courtesy of PE Images. Participants will also have the chance to meet Raven, who is currently a Business & Pre-Law major and full Track & Field scholarship athlete at Morgan State University.

The Toy Drive partners with the Holiday Decor Boutique to support families in need during the holiday season.

🎄 EVENT DETAILS

The Royal Toy Drive & Photo Experience
Friday, December 13
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Holiday Decor Boutique (next to Banana Republic)

Galleria Mall
Bring a new, unwrapped toy
Receive a complimentary family photo
RSVP required

Sponsored by PE Images
Hosted in partnership with Holiday Decor Boutique

ABOUT RAVEN JOHNSON — MISS BLACK USA TALENTED TEEN 2025

At just 18 years old, Raven Johnson is redefining the future of Black girl excellence. A national queen, full Track & Field scholar-athlete, and freshman at Morgan State University, Raven represents a generation of young Black women rewriting the rules — where brilliance, beauty, and athleticism share the same lane.

As the founder of It Girls, Raven leads a mentorship movement for teen girls navigating social-media pressure and building real-world confidence. With women’s sports rising to historic levels of visibility, Raven stands at the intersection of youth leadership, athletic pride, and purpose-driven service.

Her mission: empower girls to rise, serve, and lead.

Fast Facts

• Title: Miss Black USA Teen 2025

• Age: 18

• Hometown: Frisco, Texas

• School: Morgan State University (Full Track & Field Scholarship)

• Major: Business & Pre-Law

• Founder: It Girls teen mentorship

• Former Titles: Miss Black Texas Teen USA, Miss Texas Teen Volunteer, Miss Juneteenth Texas
  

MISS BLACK USA SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1987, Miss Black USA is the nation’s premier scholarship pageant for Black women, awarding over $750,000 in scholarships and empowering young women through education, leadership, and service.

Learn more at www.missblackusatalentedteen.org

MEDIA CONTACT

Miss Black USA Media Relations
pr@missblackusa.org

Maryland Teen Wins Miss Black USA Talented Teen Crown and Full Ride Scholarship to Delaware State University

Baltimore, Maryland - 08/18/2023 - Iyana Nicole Zion Brumfield, a remarkable 17-year-old dancer from Baltimore, has emerged victorious in the prestigious Miss Black USA Talented Teen 2023 competition. Her awe-inspiring talent, unwavering determination, and exceptional dance skills have earned her the crown and a full-ride scholarship to Delaware State University.

As a graduate of the esteemed George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology in Towson, Maryland, Iyana has honed her skills and embraced transformative experiences that have shaped her into the exceptional dancer she is today.

Under the guidance of the visionary Ms. LaKeisha Johnson at Fearless Dance Empire in Baltimore, Iyana's talent blossomed. Her remarkable achievements include gracing billboards, starring in films, and even having her own captivating mural in Florida. Iyana's dance journey has taken her to extraordinary places, including California, where she has embarked on various projects, and renowned programs such as Alonzo King's LINES Ballet Summer Intensive and Alvin Ailey's Professional Division.

Beyond her individual success, Iyana has demonstrated true leadership by sharing her passion and knowledge as a dance teacher at her home studio since 2018. Her commitment to community empowerment has led to valuable partnerships with organizations like Shoe City, where she actively participates in events promoting Breast Cancer Awareness and women's empowerment.

In recognition of her dedication and talent, Iyana was awarded a prestigious full scholarship to Alvin Ailey's 6-week summer dance intensive in 2022. This transformative experience opened doors to new artistic exploration and personal growth.

Guided by the esteemed Ms. Adrienne Watson Carver of Studio A, Iyana embarked on an extraordinary journey that led her to be crowned Miss Black Maryland Talented Teen 2023. And now, Iyana has achieved an awe-inspiring accomplishment as she captures the title of Miss Black USA Talented Teen 2023, garnering a full-ride scholarship to Delaware State University.

As Iyana Brumfield continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of dance and beyond, we invite you to witness her meteoric rise and follow her extraordinary journey.

About Miss Talented Teen USA 2023:

Iyana Nicole Zion Brumfield is a 17-year-old dancer from Baltimore, Maryland. Her remarkable talent, dedication, and unwavering determination have propelled her to achieve extraordinary milestones in the world of dance. Recently crowned Miss Black USA Talented Teen 2023, Iyana is a beacon of inspiration and empowerment for aspiring dancers and dreamers.

Contact Information:

Lauryn Hayes
PR Intern
Lauryn@missblackusa.org

Meet Delaware's new Miss Black USA Talented Teen, Angelina Aubain

Angelina Aubain is on a mission to improve mental health awareness among people of color in her community, but she’s still a 16-year-old girl at heart.

Angelina Aubain, a 16-year-old student from Wilmington and winner of Miss Black USA’s Talented Teen Competition, is not your average teen. The junior at The Sanford School in Hockessin and winner of a 4-year, full-time scholarship at Delaware State University, is on a mission to improve the nation’s mental health. Her vision is to educate young people on mental health awareness issues, particularly those of color.

Angelina won Miss Black USA on August 7 2022 at a pageant held in Washington D.C. The victory forms part of her plan to forge her career in the mental health space and assist people in underserved communities. Fundamentally, Angelina sees herself as a “change agent,” someone who is looking to improve the condition of the ordinary person. By studying for a medical degree and becoming a licensed psychiatrist, she hopes that she will be a beacon of hope in minority communities across the state.

Even now, Angelina is progressing towards her goals. She recently set up the Beyond the Stress initiative that will see her visit community centers across Delaware to discuss mental health issues.

“My initiative,” she says, “is a mission to educate young children and teens about mental health awareness in fun ways using positive affirmations, games, activities, and workshops to seed conversations.”

Angelina wants to take a positive approach to some of the most challenging problems that communities face, including bullying, eating disorders, body image issues for girls, and dealing with COVID-19. She is currently working with prestigious organizations, such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and hopes to work with more in the future.

But, of course, as a 16-year-old, Angelina has interests besides her work in mental health awareness. For instance, because she used to live in Singapore, she loves speaking Chinese. She also enjoys watching mystery shows with her family, playing hockey with friends, and “having dance parties in her room to Disney music.”

Angelina is pleased and grateful for her Miss Black USA Talented Teen 2022 victory. She believes it is a platform that will help her fulfill her mission to tackle some of the challenging mental health issues active in her area.

According to statistics collected by Angelina, one in five teens currently living in the U.S. has a severe mental health disorder. Furthermore, 50 percent of all mental illnesses begin by age 14 with 75 percent developing by the mid-twenties. Because of this, she believes that “children’s development of social, emotional, and behavioral well-being is central to their overall healthy development.” Her goal is to intervene early to prevent problems from developing more significantly in the future.

Miss Black USA Announces New Scholarship Opportunity With Delaware State University

Miss Black USA Announces The Expansion of Scholarship Opportunities for Girls of Color
Delaware State University Offers Full Ride to Winner of Miss Black USA Talented Teen

(MARYLAND-JULY 12, 2022)- Announced today, the Miss Black USA Organization in partnership with Delaware State University is pleased to announce the establishment of a Full Tuition Scholarship for the Annual Winner of the Miss Black USA Talented Teen recipient.

 Karen Arrington is the Founder and CEO of Miss Black USA, a national scholarship pageant that celebrates the achievements of young women of color through the awarding of scholarships each year.

“We are so very grateful to our current Miss Black USA Talented Teen, Jacqueline Means, and her mother, JoAnn Means, for working with DSU leadership to create such an unprecedented academic opportunity for the future winners of the pageant.” Arrington says.

Miss Black USA Talented Teen is the little sister organization of Miss Black USA, Inc., and it is a multi- faceted pageant and movement dedicated to elevating the narratives of Black women, shining light on the nexus of achievements of women of color whose contributions often go unnoticed in mainstream media.

Created in 2008, the Miss Black USA Talented Teen national pageant program focuses on positive identity development, talent development and showcase, civic engagement and leadership for girls ages 14-19. Miss Black USA Talented Teen celebrates the talents and achievements of its state titleholders through its annual national pageant and through the awarding of scholarship and career opportunities.

Delaware State University’s Full Tuition Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship up to four years (Fall & Spring Semesters only) awarded by the Office of Admissions to entering full-time, first-year freshmen who are United States citizens. This scholarship covers the gap between tuition of the college minus any Federal Title IV and/ or state grant funding (i.e. Inspire Scholarship) Does not cover travel expenses, room and board, various student fees, or other costs.

Scholars must be regularly admitted and enroll in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. In addition, scholars are required to enroll and successfully complete 15 hours of academic coursework fall and spring semesters and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.30. 

“Delaware State University, Miss Black USA Talented Teen, and Miss Black USA, Inc. a partnership to advance talented young ladies is so ordered.” stated Dr. Tony Allen, President & Chief Executive Officer, Delaware State University.

The Miss Black USA Organization is the first and largest scholarship pageant for women of color, awarding over $500,000 in scholarships.  The pageant empowers women to own their power and celebrates their unique talents, traits, and beauty.  Miss Black USA defines her own standard of beauty and celebrates the whole woman, mind, body and spirit, all shades of brown, hair texture and size.  Miss Black USA is a non-profit corporation headquartered in the state of Maryland.

”The pageant allows for Black women to have a platform to showcase the power and beauty of being unapologetically Black,” stated Karen Arrington, CEO & Founder of Miss Black USA, Inc. “Our organization is highly respected and has redefined what it means to be a courageous, compassionate, and confident woman of color. 

To learn more about this year’s Talented Teen pageant, please visit: https://www.missblackusatalentedteen.org/ 

More about Miss Black USA

Founded in 1987, the Miss Black USA™ Pageant is an internationally recognized organization that is committed to empowering women to use their voices to make a difference in society. It is the first and oldest scholarship pageant for women of color, and has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships.  For the past two and a half decades the pageant has received positive broadcast and editorial coverage in leading international and US national media outlets including: USA Today, Good Morning America Now, NBC Nightly News, New York Times, Washington Post, MSNBC, Black Voice, The Roots, and BET Network. Miss Black USA™ is a highly respected organization redefining what it means to be a courageous, compassionate and confident woman of color.

Jacqueline is Featured on Access Hollywood with Mario Lopez

Jacqueline was featured on Access Hollywood with @MarioLopez for a THIRD time! This time, she got to surprise some amazing, national award-nominated teachers with a super special science demo for their classes! Stay tuned for the follow up and click on the image to watch the Jacqueline in action.

Black History Month: Jacqueline Means Leads Wilmington Urban STEM Initiative To Empower Young Girls

“When I was about 12 years old, I decided that it was going to be my job to encourage girls in my community to love STEM– science technology, engineering and math,” Jacqueline Means told CBS3’s Janelle Burrell.

Miss Black USA Talented Teen Shares Her Experience with Disney Dreamers Academy with Essence Magazine

Jacqueline Means, a future pediatric neurosurgeon, felt seen at Disney Dreamers Academy because students were encouraged to use their “unique and special talents to make the world a better place.” Being a Dreamer and STEM studies advocate led to Means to make appearances on Dr. Oz, the Today Show and The View.

Miss Black USA Talented Teen Named An AT&T Black Future Maker

In Wilmington, Delaware, Jacqueline Means stands before a classroom of young people with a beaker in one hand and a pipette in the other. The young stem scientist known professionally as “The STEM Queen” is conducting a session for young students on the wonderful world of science, technology, engineering and math. For the newly crowned Miss Black USA Talented Teen, STEM isn’t simply a passion, but also an opportunity to help young women from her community of Southbridge see beyond their surroundings. Through the Wilmington Urban STEM Initiative, which she founded, Means has shared her love of science with thousands of youth, spreading light in a community often cited for its crime.