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The Afro-American, August 22, 2015 - August 28, 2015
Photos by Rob Roberts
Jada Crowell, 1st runner up; Michaela Dunn, Miss Black USA Jr. Teen 2015 and Ta’Maya Chamber, 2nd runner up
Kennedy Byrdand, Miss Black USA Jr. Teen 2014 and Kylee Johnson, Miss Black USA Talented Teen 2014
Miss Black USA 2015, Madison Gibbs
On Aug. 9 at the University of the District of Columbia Theater of Arts Building Miss Black USA 2015 was crowned in front of a sold out audience. The winner was Miss Greensboro, N.C., Madison Gibbs. Madison is a native to North Carolina and an alumna of North Carolina A&T. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and is scheduled to begin her first year of law school at Howard University. Thirty-six young ladies competed for the coveted crown with preliminaries leading up to the finals. The pageant was hosted by Kalilah Allen-Harris, M.D., an actress and former Miss Black USA 2007. There was a special performance by Grammynominated singer Johnny Britt. Aliah Butler and Michaela Dunn were also crowned as Miss Black USA Talented Teen and Miss Black USA Junior Teen, respectively. The pageant was founded by Karen Arrington.
Contestant in the talent competition
Lisa Matthews, PhD; Edgar Brookins, Julie Moultrie and Jewel Morgan
The newly crowned Miss Black USA 2015, Madison Gibbs (center) with her court, Dawn Moss (far left), emcee, Dr. Kalilah Allen-Harris, Miss Black USA 2007 (far right)
Teen judges: Brittany Griffin, Kimi Williams and Jasmin Alexander, Miss Black USA 2014
Alexis Brown, 1st runner up; Aliah Butler, Miss Black USA Teen 2015 and Brittanie Guibeaux, 2nd runner up
Jasmin Alexander, Miss Black USA 2014 and Stacye Mootez
Alonzo Warren, Yvette Johnson and LaTrina Antoine
Contestant in the evening gown competition
The Power Beyond Measure Organization members: Catherine Gycbi, Raven McKnight, Adig Harris, Trinity McKell, Mokayla McGill, Diamon Green and Tracy Press
The judges: Derrick Rutledge, Michele Blanchard, John Bassinggame, Stacye Mootez and Thomas Dorich, Jr.
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The Afro-American, August 22, 2015 - August 28, 2015
On Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, the weather was as hot as the line up for the “2015 Summer Spirit Festival.” The 10th anniversary celebration included long time favorite Erykah Badu. The list of performers also included Anthony Hamilton, Floetry, a reunited Tony! Toni! Toné, The Junkyard Band, Estelle, Avery Sunshine and Phony PPL.
Anthony Hamilton
Avery Sunshine
Erykah Badu
Floetry
Photos by DaRrell Privott
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Junkyard Band steps to the stage Dominic, Vernon and Ashley
Malika Ralph “ I love this show ” with Pam Wells, right
Leveson and Lisa Gasque, get down to some serious dancing Tony Toni Tone´ !
The Tri-State Elks of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia presented the 49th annual Beauty and Talent Department pageant on June 20 at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson. Miss Alijah Gee was crowned 2015 Queen at the event.
Miss Alijah Gee, 2015 Queen
Nova Adams and Shelly Brock having a good time at Spirit Fest
2015 Contestant, Lexus Collins, Sade Walker, Dgt State President, Bettie Weems, 2015 Ms. Tri State Alijah Gee, State President, Carlton Stanley, Tymarra Sherrill and 2014 Ms. Tri State Amber Wainwright
State Pres. Carlton Stanley, Dgt. State Pres. Bettie Weems, Grand Esteem, L.K., Leonard Polk, GD Ruler Margaret Scott and Grand Trustee Robert Hamilton
Photos by JD Howard
Sade Walker, contestant Lexus Collins, contestant
Ms. Tri State 2014, Amber Wainwright, final presentation
2015 Pageant Judges; Gloria Holley, Deborah Edwards and Diane Newman
Ms. Tri State, Mia Simpson, dance performance Tymarra Sherrill, contestant
Tri State Association Beauty and Talent Department Members, Miss Alijah Gee, 2015 Queen (seated in center)
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