FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7/19/2021 
Lee H Jordan 
Juneteenth Speaks 
612-860-4974 
juneteenthspeaks@gmail.com 

Juneteenth Speaks Presents Miss Juneteenth: Midwest 
First Annual Miss Juneteenth Midwest Scholarship Program to Premier August 28th 2021 


[Minneapolis, MN]: Juneteenth Speaks today announced the launch of its first annual Miss Juneteenth: 
Midwest a contest and scholarship program centered around creating something more than just a 
pageant for young women. The goal of Miss Juneteenth: Midwest is to encourage young ladies to 
embrace their diversity and culture while pursuing higher education goals. 

Miss Juneteenth Midwest 2021 will be held on August 28th 2021 at the Urban League Twin Cities. It is 
open to young women who identify as American Descendant of Slavery (ADOS) between the ages of 15 
and 18. 

“Juneteenth Speaks believes it is important to assist young ladies in their educational aspirations while 
showcasing women of color in a way that inspires the youth to see young black women represented on 
a national pageant platform.” Says Juneteenth Speaks Founder and Midwest and State Director for the 
National Juneteenth Lee H Jordan, “I want to thank the great people who have joined me on this 
program and helped me with the planning and coordination.” 
Miss Juneteenth: Midwest Team also includes: 

• Ms. Jeweleen Jackson; National Ms. Kwanzaa, UltimateQueen, and Founder of Miss Black Minnesota 
• Thandisizwe Jackson-Nisan; Artist, Community Organizer, Public Speaker, and reigning Miss Black Minnesota 
• Andrea Bennett; Mrs.US of A Globe 2020, Spokeswoman for W.I.N. Foundation 
• Makarie Payne-Glass; America's Pre-Teen for America's Little Miss 
• Carol Payne; Business Woman and an active member of Wayman AME Church 
• MsDenisha; Mother, Top Model Coach, Founder of Top Model Coach & The Model Boutique 

To learn more please visit our website at https://juneteenthspeaks.com/
 
About Juneteenth Speaks: Juneteenth Speaks is a Minnesota start-up (and soon to be Non-Profit) that 
recognizes Black History as American History. Juneteenth Speaks goal is to elevate and celebrate the 
importance of Juneteeth year-round. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the 
ending of slavery in the United States. Traditionally Juneteenth is known as a cultural event that 
celebrates the emancipation of slaves in America in 1864. 

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