Ms. Black USA 2025

03/01/2026

Thank you phenomenal woman for creating space for Black women.

Before thousands of young women walked into rooms built with intention…

There was a vision.

An NAACP Image Award-winning author, philanthropist, and empowerment expert who believed Black women deserved a platform created for us, by us, not borrowed, not temporary, not waiting for permission.

Karen Arrington, our Founder & CEO built Miss Black USA from that vision.

And because she did, more than $750,000 in scholarships have been awarded, doors have opened across industries, and generations of Black women have stepped into opportunities once considered out of reach.

And every legacy has a first chapter.

Dr. Tamiko Gibson of Maryland, the first woman ever crowned Miss Black USA, set the standard and made history the moment the crown touched her head.

One built the platform.
One began the lineage.

And today, the legacy continues.

Black history isn’t just remembered here.
It’s still being written. 👑

12/06/2025

🤎👑

09/15/2025

FORMER MS. BLACK USA BOOKED & BUSY IN TYLER PERRY’S “BEAUTY IN BLACK” 🎬👑

✨ Booked. Busy. Unstoppable.

From the Miss Black USA stage to your TV screen, Mercedez McDowell (Ms. Black USA 2018) is making major moves. 💫 You’ve seen her shine in Black-ish and Heels, and now she’s gracing Season 2 of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black.

Mercedez isn’t just a queen, she’s a classically trained actress (LAMDA 🎭), founder of Flawless Grace, Inc., and proof that the Miss Black USA legacy is about more than crowns. It’s about doors opening, dreams unfolding, and Black women rewriting the script in Hollywood and beyond.

Drop a 👏🏾 for Mercedez. The legacy lives on.

08/17/2025

👑 TWEO WEEKS AGO, MY LIFE CHANGED FOREVER

✨ From shock… to crown… to Ms. Black USA 2025.

Two weeks ago, I heard my name called… and for a moment, I couldn’t believe it.

At 45 years old, from Alabama, I walked onto that stage just hoping to make my people proud. What I didn’t expect was to walk away as Ms. Black USA 2025.

The shock on my face was real. The tears? Realer. That crown? Heavy, but not nearly as heavy as the moment.

Because this wasn’t just my win. It was a win for every woman who’s ever been told “it’s too late.” A win for every dream we put on hold. A win for every Black woman who knows that purpose is ageless and faith always delivers on time.

Swipe through and you’ll see it all, the disbelief, the joy, the crown, the glow. My new reality is still sinking in… but one thing I know for sure: when God says it’s your season, nothing can stop it.

👉 Sis, you’re next. Apply today. Link in bio.

✨ 💫

08/05/2025

Spent the first day out on our sponsored ride!

We set sail with to bask in the light of what the experience has ahead.

Continue to follow all of our journeys through this amazing experience!

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07/24/2025

THE MS. BLACK USA MAGAZINE: THE LEGACY EDITION™ IS HERE

This isn’t just a souvenir.

This is a piece of history.

The Legacy Edition is the official commemorative magazine of the Ms. Black USA Pageant, an annual celebration of Black beauty, brilliance, and power in full color.

Inside, you’ll find exclusive interviews, stunning portraits, and powerful tributes to top tier women who took the national stage to say: I AM HERE.

Inside:
* Full-color, collectible pages
* Contestant features + titleholder highlights
* Behind-the-scenes moments
* Legacy milestones + impact stats
* A personal letter from our Founder
* Partner and sponsor spotlights

Every page is a declaration. Every photo Is a reminder. We are not invisible. We are undeniable.

Own the moment.

Take home the legacy.

Grab your tickets! On sale now!