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About Us
Miss Juneteenth Central Texas
Sisterhood
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education
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community
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culture
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Mission
“Empowering young women through culture, confidence, and community.”
Miss Juneteenth Central Texas is dedicated to empowering young women by building self-confidence, self-esteem, and leadership through mentorship and pageantry. We educate youth about their history and culture while instilling the values of sisterhood, community service, and academic excellence. By providing scholarships and opportunities for growth, we equip our participants to thrive today and lead tomorrow.
vision
“Inspiring a legacy of leaders for generations to come.”
Miss Juneteenth Central Texas is dedicated to empowering young women by building self-confidence, self-esteem, and leadership through mentorship and pageantry. We educate youth about their history and culture while instilling the values of sisterhood, community service, and academic excellence. By providing scholarships and opportunities for growth, we equip our participants to thrive today and lead tomorrow.
"The Miss Juneteenth Central Texas Pageant is much more than just a beauty pageant!"
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We are a non profit pageantry organization open to young ladies aged 5 to 18 who reside in the Austin, Central Texas, and Texas region. Not only do we host our amazing and elegant annual Juneteenth pageant, but we also provide mentorship programs, promote youth empowerment, and educate on history, culture, and the importance of community service and education by offering scholarships through pageantry for the young ladies within our region.
"We Pageant with Purpose!"
Our contestants are assessed in various areas including evening gown, platforms, talent, interviews, and on-stage questionnaire. The winners of Miss Juneteenth Pageants (Queen Title) will be invited to represent the Miss Juneteenth Texas organization, Austin/Central Texas, and the state of Texas in the national Miss Juneteenth preliminaries and Pageant, provided eligibility requirements are met. Titleholders will also receive a glamorous prize package, scholarship, and the opportunity of a lifetime!
Are you ready to be the next
Miss Juneteenth Queen?
History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth—short for “June Nineteenth”—commemorates a pivotal moment in American history. On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—more than two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
This historic day marks the true realization of freedom for the last enslaved people in the United States and stands as the longest-celebrated African American holiday.
Today, Juneteenth is a powerful celebration of freedom, resilience, and cultural legacy. It honors the strength and contributions of African Americans while encouraging continued growth, unity, and respect across all communities.
As Juneteenth has evolved into a nationally—and globally—recognized observance, the significance of its Texas roots remains central to its story.
On June 17, 2021, Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday, solidifying its place as a defining moment in American history.
Our Dream Team
Meet the Miss Juneteenth Central Texas Dream Team! a dynamic collective of leaders, mentors, and visionaries committed to cultivating excellence, confidence, and legacy in the next generation of young queens.
Our Dream Team is composed of passionate professionals, community leaders, educators, and creatives who bring a wealth of experience in mentorship, youth development, business, pageantry, and cultural advocacy. Each member plays a vital role in shaping the Miss Juneteenth Central Texas experience. ensuring that every contestant is supported, empowered, and prepared to walk in purpose both on and off the stage.
More than a team, we are a sisterhood of impact, dedicated to upholding the pillars of education, community, culture, and empowerment. From coordinating programming within the Queens Academy to producing an elegant and meaningful pageant experience, the Dream Team works behind the scenes to create opportunities that inspire confidence, leadership, and lifelong growth.
Together, we don’t just prepare queens. . .we build legacy.
We Pageant with Purpose.
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