Pageant Information
Contestants vying for the state title of Miss Black Mississippi or Tennessee Talented Teen, Miss or MS USA 2026 will do the following-
1 Complete the online application before the March 1, 2025 deadline. **Applications have closed for the Upcoming 2025 Competition. Please note that the information below is for the 2026 Competition.
2. Schedule and complete your interview with the Miss Black Mississippi/Tennessee State Pageant Staff.
3. Submit requested materials requested by the State Prelim Pageant Staff.
4. Participate in scheduled meetings and programs organized by the Miss Black Mississippi and Tennessee State Pageant Staff.
5. Compete in the 2026 Miss Black Mississippi & Tennessee USA State Pageant, TBA.
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All additional questions can be submitted to the State Pageant E-mail, Missblackmississippiusapageant@gmail.com or missblacktnusapageant@gmail.com
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FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Q: What is the Miss Black Mississippi USA or Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageant?
A: Miss Black Mississippi USA and Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageants are the official state preliminary competitions to the Miss Black USA pageant.
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Q: What are the age divisions for the Miss Black Mississippi USA or Miss Black Tennessee USA Pageant?
** As of January 1, 2025
A: Talented Teen, 13 - 19
Miss: 20 - 27
Ms. 28 - 45
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Q: How would you qualify to compete in Mississippi or Tennessee?
A: Be a resident, student, or employee within the state of Mississippi or Tennessee, Single and have not birth to a child (except for Ms. Division), and of African descent.
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Q: What are the areas of competition?
A: Personal Interview, Fitness, Talent, Evening wear & On-Stage Question
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Q: Where's the link to apply?