Duanisha Mathews Crowned Miss Black Tennessee USA 2008
A remarkable mix of African American women in Tennessee competed for the coveted title and scholarship assistance; MTSU grad student wins; Represents state in Miss Black USA Pageant 2009.
Nashville, TN, September 04, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Duanisha Mathews walked the runway as the newly crowned Miss Black Tennessee USA 2008, Sunday night at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville. The walk marks her first steps into a journey that will take her across the state of Tennessee and beyond as she advances to the Miss Black USA national competition in June 2009.
Mathews, 23, a native of Nashville, is a graduate student at Middle Tennessee State University in the physical education program where she also received a bachelors of science degree in health and human performance. While at MTSU, she has served as a student ambassador and made the dean's list for three consecutive years. She will spend the next year of her reign increasing awareness and community involvement towards her platform, "Y.E.A.," an acronym for "Youth Empowerment in the Arts." Along with the title, Mathews received a $1500 scholarship from the Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Organization among numerous other gifts and prizes. Kristen Herring passed the crown to Mathews shortly after taking her final walk as Miss Black Tennessee 2007.
The first runner-up, Casme Barnes, earned a $1,000 scholarship. Barnes is a student at Tennessee State University majoring in design. Second place went to Ashley Vann of Memphis and third place to Chameka Mayes of Memphis while Katara Grissom of Nashville placed fourth.
Local TV personality Allison Hatcher and comedian Akintunde dazzled the audience as contestants from across the state competed for the coveted title of Miss Black Tennessee USA. The judging panel included Kevin Dyson, Lisa Quigley, Larry Hale and Terrance Hurd.
For more information about the Miss Black Tennessee Pageant, please visit www.missblacktennessee.com.
Additional information about the Miss Black USA Organization can be found at www.missblackusa.org
About Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Pageant, Inc.
The Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Pageant is an auxiliary of The Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant. Founded in 1984 to advance educational and professional opportunities for women of African- American descent, it is recognized as one of the premiere pageants of this nation. This year's Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Pageant was sponsored by Allstate Insurance Company.
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Mathews, 23, a native of Nashville, is a graduate student at Middle Tennessee State University in the physical education program where she also received a bachelors of science degree in health and human performance. While at MTSU, she has served as a student ambassador and made the dean's list for three consecutive years. She will spend the next year of her reign increasing awareness and community involvement towards her platform, "Y.E.A.," an acronym for "Youth Empowerment in the Arts." Along with the title, Mathews received a $1500 scholarship from the Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Organization among numerous other gifts and prizes. Kristen Herring passed the crown to Mathews shortly after taking her final walk as Miss Black Tennessee 2007.
The first runner-up, Casme Barnes, earned a $1,000 scholarship. Barnes is a student at Tennessee State University majoring in design. Second place went to Ashley Vann of Memphis and third place to Chameka Mayes of Memphis while Katara Grissom of Nashville placed fourth.
Local TV personality Allison Hatcher and comedian Akintunde dazzled the audience as contestants from across the state competed for the coveted title of Miss Black Tennessee USA. The judging panel included Kevin Dyson, Lisa Quigley, Larry Hale and Terrance Hurd.
For more information about the Miss Black Tennessee Pageant, please visit www.missblacktennessee.com.
Additional information about the Miss Black USA Organization can be found at www.missblackusa.org
About Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Pageant, Inc.
The Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Pageant is an auxiliary of The Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant. Founded in 1984 to advance educational and professional opportunities for women of African- American descent, it is recognized as one of the premiere pageants of this nation. This year's Miss Black Tennessee Scholarship Pageant was sponsored by Allstate Insurance Company.
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www.missblacktennessee.com
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615.496.6826
www.missblacktennessee.com
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