Miss Black Washington 2009 *Tiana Townsell* MISS BLACK WASHINGTON USA 2009 In celebrating the scholastic achievements, talents, and beauty of our African American Women, you may be eligible to represent our state in the national competition for the Miss Black USA 2009 Scholarship Pageant. Miss Black Washington 2009 & Miss Black Washington 2009 1st runnerup Erica Martinez Miss Black USA 2008 Kristin Elizabeth White: On the Miss Black USA Organization “...I appreciate the Miss Black USA pageant in that it is a celebration of who I am. Regardless of where I am, I am a Black woman. We are the pillars of our community and the rocks of our family. We will always need organizations that will uplift everything it means to be a Black woman.” “There are so many images out there that depict us in a negative light, especially on TV. For example, the media is trying to ‘remake’ Michelle Obama’s image as if there is something wrong with who and what she is. I met her when I first won the title and that was a historic moment for me. Sometimes the media tries to make us not appreciate the skin we’re in. It attempts to make us want to conform and try to fit a mold. In organizations like Miss Black USA, we can be who we are and still be considered beautiful, intelligent and equal.” Miss Black USA 2009 Competition Washington DC Attention! Attention!! There will be no Miss Black Washington Competition this Year* However, you can apply to represent the State of Washington as the Delegate at Large and you will be Crowned "Miss Black Washington USA 2010" You will be qualified to compete for the National title of *Miss Black USA 2010* For more info, please contact: Veronica Alberti – Pageant Director 971.409.8687 You May Apply Directly to the MISS BLACK USA ORGANIZATION Click the Link Below Miss Black USA Official Delegate at Large Application