Roger Bobb of Tyler Perry studio juged the Miss Black USA Pageant
Staff Writer
2010-08-09
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The Miss Black USA Pageant brought the next generation of first ladies to the Nation's Capital. This event happens every year somewhere in the United States. This it was spread across the DMV region. For example , the different events were Red Dress VIP Reception at the "W" Hotel , 23rd annual final competition on Monday, August 9 2010 held at the Lincoln theater and Talented Teen Pageant, alongside MBUSA pageant at the Gaylord in Fort Washington , MD or Old OXON Hill.
Some of the faces at the events were Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) such as Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9), Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (IL), Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (MD-7), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), and Congressman Donald Payne (NJ-10).
Judges include Roger Bobb, Producer (Tyler Perry Studios); Nakia Sanford, Washington Mystics (WNBA); Derrick Rutlege, Celebrity Make Up Artist (First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey), Edwin Avent, Publisher (Heart & Soul magazine); and Nikki Kimbrough, Fitness Expert
"It's truly befitting that we hold the national pageant this year in the nation's capital. In the spirit of the First Lady Michelle Obama, this year's contestants truly embody her legacy since 75% of our contestants are in graduate or professional school. Our contestants truly are the 'next generation of first ladies!'" said Karen Arrington, Founder/CEO.
Miss Black USA (MBUSA) pageant is not just another beauty pageant. Examples are Miss Black District of Columbia, who is a practicing Pharmacist; Miss Black Michigan, who is pursuing a PhD in Neuroscience; and Miss Black Pennsylvania, who has a degree in Osteopathic Medicine.
Currently, Miss Black Talented Teen USA is Miss Black Arizona Raven Green!!!