Nationwide — The Black United States® Pageants proudly announced its newly crowned 2025 national winners following four days of competition and community engagement in Waldorf, Maryland. The highly anticipated event, held on June 19, 2025, celebrated excellence in leadership, scholarship, mentorship, community impact, and sisterhood—the five guiding principles of the organization.
The 2025 national titleholders are:
Little Miss Black United States 2025 – Harmony W.
An accomplished dancer from Delaware, Harmony enjoys ballet, modeling and getting good grades.
Miss Teen Black United States 2025 – Jamiya Copeland
A junior at Howard University from Maryland, Jamiya impressed the judges with her academic achievements, poise, and commitment to community service.
Miss Black United States 2025 – Ilahi Creary-Miller
Representing Massachusetts, Ilahi is a graduate student at Harvard University and a proud alumna of Howard University. She stood out for her dedication to education, mentorship, and cultural advocacy.
Ms. Black United States 2025 – KeShyra Hill-Brown
A certified Pilates instructor and student at Bowie State University in Maryland, KeShyra inspired audiences with her commitment to health, wellness, and empowering women to live active, confident lives.
Mrs. Black United States 2025 – Kasi Gonzalez
Hailing from Florida, Kasi is a devoted wife, mother, and both an all-star and high school cheerleading coach. She is passionate about youth development, teamwork, and building community spirit.
During the four-day event, contestants engaged in a variety of meaningful and memorable activities. They participated in glamorous photoshoots with Rodgers Polk Photography, packed food donation bags with Earnie’s Plate, visited the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and donated backpacks and school supplies to Charles Hart Middle School in Washington, D.C. The women also enjoyed a private custom journaling class hosted by Confident Canvas and took part in additional service and sisterhood-building experiences.
In competition, delegates were evaluated in multiple categories, including private interviews, community service, fitness wear, runway, photogenic, and evening gown.
“This year’s winners represent the heart of what the Black United States® Pageants stand for—women who are leaders, scholars, mentors, and change-makers in their communities,” said Yolanda Stennett, Executive Director of the Black United States® Pageants.
The 2026 Black United States® Pageant is scheduled to return to Maryland on June 19, 2026.
As part of their prize package, the 2025 national titleholders will enjoy a trip to the Bahamas in November 2025 as they participate in the “Cruise for a Cause” organized by Unlimited Destinations, LLC. While in the Bahamas, the ladies will not only visit an orphanage but donate much needed school supplies and toiletries to organizations in need. The “Cruise for a Cause” is an annual tradition for the national titleholders.
The Black United States® Pageants is not affiliated with any other beauty pageant, competition, or event unless explicitly stated by the national office.
About
The Black United States® Pageants is a national competition open to young girls and women ages 8 and older, dedicated to celebrating leadership, community impact, mentorship, sisterhood, and scholarship. The program empowers women to serve as role models and advocates within their communities while fostering a lasting network of sisterhood. Learn more at BlackUnitedStatesPageant.org