06/09/2026
This past weekend, I had the incredible honor of serving as a judge for the Miss Juneteenth Dallas-Fort Worth Pageant—the very pageant that started it all for me.
Watching the contestants take the stage brought back so many memories because just three years ago, I was sitting on the opposite side of the table, competing for the same title and dreaming about what my future could look like. To now stand here as Miss Black USA Talented Teen and help crown the beautiful Iyana Schuman is truly a full-circle moment.
Moments like this remind me how far I’ve come and how important it is to pour back into the organizations and communities that helped shape me. I am so grateful for every lesson, opportunity, and experience that has led me to this point.
Congratulations, Iyana! I can’t wait to see all that you accomplish during your reign. 👑✨