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05/31/2026

📖 NOW AVAILABLE | DIGITAL EDITION

For five years, young ladies have stepped forward to lead, serve, and leave their mark on history.

Now, their stories are preserved in The Next Chapter — the official 2026 Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program Souvenir Booklet and 5th Anniversary Edition.

Inside you'll discover:
✨ Participant spotlights
✨ Program history and legacy
✨ Leadership and scholarship highlights
✨ Community partners and sponsors
✨ Special commemorative content celebrating five years of impact

Whether you're a participant, family member, sponsor, supporter, or friend of the program, this keepsake publication is a beautiful way to celebrate and preserve the journey.

📥 Digital Edition Available Now

Your digital copy will be delivered directly to your email on June 12, 2026.

🎟️ Purchase your copy today:
https://ticketstripe.com/events/6285109129485992

05/15/2026

✨ Meet Destiny Maynard, Junior Miss Juneteenth America Class of 2026!

A 7th grade student at Bayshore Christian School in Mobile, Alabama, Destiny brings creativity, leadership, and academic excellence to the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program as a Junior Miss Division non-competitor participant.

From musical theater and horseback riding to piano and community service, Destiny enjoys exploring her talents while serving her church and community. She also serves as Second Vice President of The Maynard 4 Foundation and hopes to one day become a veterinarian.

🔗 Read Destiny’s full story and learn more about her journey:
https://missjuneteenth.org/welcoming-estiny-maynard-to-the-miss-juneteenth-america-class-of-2026

Join us in celebrating the inspiring young leaders of the Miss Juneteenth America Class of 2026.

Miss Juneteenth America — More Than A Pageant. A Living Chapter of American History.

05/15/2026

✨ Meet Braylee Wiggins, Junior Miss Juneteenth America Class of 2026!

An 8th grade student at Daphne Middle School in Daphne, Alabama, Braylee brings leadership, school spirit, and service to everything she does. She serves as Student Government Association President, is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, and recently earned a spot on the Junior Varsity Cheer Team at Daphne High School.

A two-time State Cheer Champion and nationally ranked cheer athlete, Braylee hopes to one day become a pediatrician and continue making a positive impact in the lives of children and families.

🔗 Read Braylee’s full story and learn more about her leadership journey:
https://missjuneteenth.org/welcoming-braylee-wiggins-to-the-miss-juneteenth-america-class-of-2026

Join us in celebrating the inspiring young leaders of the Miss Juneteenth America® Class of 2026.

Miss Juneteenth America — More Than A Pageant. A Living Chapter of American History.

05/07/2026

🍕 TOMORROW ONLY — EAT PIZZA. BUILD LEGACY. 🇺🇸

Tomorrow, every pizza order becomes part of something bigger.

On May 7, when you order from Marco's Pizza, 15% of proceeds will support the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program® and help fuel scholarships, leadership opportunities, cultural experiences, and the next generation of young leaders preparing for the 5th Anniversary Celebration in Mobile.

And with the celebration only weeks away, every order helps bring this powerful weekend to life.

✨ Scholarships
✨ Dream HBCU experiences
✨ Unsung SheRose™ tributes
✨ Leadership development
✨ Cultural experiences rooted in American history

Whether you’re ordering lunch for the office or dinner for the family, tomorrow is an easy and meaningful way to support something that continues shaping lives and legacy.

📍 Marco’s Pizza – Daphne, Alabama
2004 US HWY 98
📞 251-625-6550

💻 Order online or in the app using code: 619

The 5th Anniversary Miss Juneteenth America™ Celebration is almost here.

And tomorrow, your pizza order helps make it possible.

👉 Share this post. Invite your family. Order tomorrow.

04/26/2026

🍕 SHOW YOUR SPIRIT. BUILD LEGACY. 🇺🇸

On May 7, 2026, your dinner becomes part of American history.
When you order from Marco’s Pizza in Daphne, 15% of proceeds support scholarships, leadership development, and cultural experiences through the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program®.

✨ WHAT YOUR SUPPORT FUELS:
• Scholarships for young ladies ages 13–18
• The Unsung SheRose Initiative — honoring hidden heroines whose stories shaped history
• Cultural heritage experiences rooted in Mobile, Alabama
• Dream HBCU connections celebrated at the Scholarship & Legacy Banquet
📍 Marco’s Pizza – Daphne, AL
2004 US HWY 98
📞 251-625-6550

💻 Order online or in the app using code: 619
Every slice supports a young leader stepping into her future while honoring the journey of freedom that continues to shape American history.

👉 Join us in building legacy.

03/10/2026

The journey for the Miss Juneteenth America Class of 2026 is officially underway.

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, we launched our Wisdom Wednesdays Leadership Series, a four-week virtual experience held each Wednesday in March in honor of Women’s History Month. This leadership series prepares our young ladies to represent the crown with confidence, grace, and purpose.

Our first Presenter Spotlight features Dr. Cynthia F. Johnson, entrepreneur, leadership coach, and CEO of FAYE Consulting. During this opening session, Dr. Johnson guided participants through Executive Presence: Walking in the Room Like You Belong, empowering them to step into every space with confidence and authenticity.

Dr. Johnson is a proud Jackson State University alumna and a respected leader who continues to inspire the next generation through mentorship and leadership development.

Wisdom Wednesdays continues throughout March as the Class of 2026 begins their journey of leadership, heritage, and scholarship.

Miss Juneteenth America — More Than A Pageant. A Living Chapter of American History.

01/20/2026

This is what the journey looks like on the other side.

Confidence earned.
Leadership recognized.
A young lady who understands her voice, her purpose, and her place in the American story.

Each year, only thirteen young ladies nationwide are invited to participate in the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program — a structured, supervised leadership experience rooted in American history and legacy.

Participation begins with a parent-submitted registration for selection review.

📍 Mobile, Alabama
🗓️ Final selection window concludes February 1

Selection Process Requirement
To be considered for invitation into the Miss Juneteenth America Class of 2026, a parent or guardian must submit the official registration application and $50 registration fee.

This step confirms intent and allows our selection committee to begin the review process.

🔗 Registration link: https://missjuneteenth.org/miss-juneteenth-america-registration-2026

Miss Juneteenth America
By Invitation. By Selection. By Legacy.

01/20/2026

01/19/2026

2026 marks the 5th Anniversary Legacy Year of the Miss Juneteenth America Scholarship Pageantry Program.

This class will not simply participate.
They will be remembered.

Invitations for the Class of 2026 are now being finalized.
🗓️ February 1 marks the conclusion of selections.

Selection Process Requirement
To be considered for invitation into the Miss Juneteenth America Class of 2026, a parent or guardian must submit the official registration application and $50 registration fee.

This step confirms intent and allows our selection committee to begin the review process.

🔗 Registration link: https://missjuneteenth.org/miss-juneteenth-america-registration-2026