Mission Statement

When my daughter, Kanijha Lee, and I created the Miss Ebony Queen of the South Pageant, we weren’t just starting a program—we were planting a seed. A seed of confidence, sisterhood, and self-worth in the hearts of our Ebony girls who are so often overlooked, underestimated, and unseen.

We wanted to create something that would not only celebrate them, but center them—a space where their voices, their presence, and their power are honored without apology.

This is personal. Every detail of this experience—from the workshops to the stage—is intentionally designed to uplift, affirm, and pour into our girls. This is a place where they can be loud or soft, silly or serious, bold or shy—and still be celebrated as queens.

It’s not just about crowns and titles. It’s about reminding each of them that they are already enough, already chosen, already crowned by purpose.