Nationwide — The Black United States® pageant crowned the winners of the 2024 competition on June 19, 2024. The event highlighted contestants from across the United States by showcasing their educational achievements and community impact.Claudia Dwight, of Greensboro, North Carolina was crowned Miss Teen Black United States® 2024. Claudia aspires to be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and currently holds a 4.2 GPA at an early/middle college in her school district. She is a student ambassador on the Superintendent Student Advisory Council and highlights her commitment to improving educational experiences for her peers in her school district. Claudia plans to use her platform as a national titleholder to educate others on the importance of spaying and neutering their pets.
Gabrielle Carter, of Owings Mills, Maryland was crowned Miss Black United States® 2024. Gabrielle is a senior Elementary Education major at Morgan State University, a member of the education honors society, President of the Society of Future Educators, a 5-time Dean’s list awardee and has had the opportunity to study abroad in England. As a Girl Scout for 13 years, Gabrielle has also earned the bronze, silver and gold awards learning the importance of giving back, sisterhood and leadership.
Sharry Bain, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida was crowned Ms. Black United States® 2024. Sharry is a native of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and received her bachelor’s degree in social work with honors from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master of Science in Human Resources & Organization Development from the University of Louisville. Ms. Bain has been an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for more than a decade and is also an active member of The North Broward County (FL) chapter of The Links, Inc.
Chelsea Torres, of Lanham, Maryland was crowned Mrs. Black United States® 2024. Mrs. Torres is a proud wife, mother, blogger, and social media professional. She is a graduate of the illustrious Hampton University where she received her bachelor’s degree in print journalism and obtained her master’s degree in multi-platform journalism from the University of Maryland. Chelsea is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and demonstrates a steadfast commitment to sisterhood and service.
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The Black United States® pageant focuses on 5 major principles: Scholarship, Leadership, Mentorship, Community Impact and Sisterhood. The pageant wasfirstconducted by Mr. William Hall of New York in 2022 with the crowning of Samenia Kelly Maier of Pennsylvania. In February 2024, Mr. Hall sold all rights to Yolanda M. Stennett and Mrs. Stennett is the sole owner and national director of the Black United States® pageant. Yolanda has over 30 years of experience in the pageant industry and has won 5 national and/or international pageant titles.
The Black United States® pageant is not affiliated with Miss Black USA, Miss Black America, MBIA, Miss Black Globe, Miss USA, Miss United States, Miss America or any other beauty pageant, competition, or contest. Learn more at MrsBlackUnitedStates.org
For press inquiries, contact Yolanda M. Stennett at 703-828-4906 or yolanda@blackunitedstatespageant.com