MJUSA legacy & leadership Conference
The Evolution of Excellence
REFINE | RISE | REIGN
The MJUSA Legacy & Leadership Conference is a cultural awakening of discovery, identity, and truth. Rooted in Cultural Literacy, Inheritance, and Black Girl Brilliance, this journey rises beyond pageantry to embody power, pride, and purpose—
transforming Legacy into Leadership and Remembrance into Reign.
Let The Reign Begin
2025–2026 State Queens
Congratulations to our State Winners. Continue to Shine 💙
Our Impact in Motion: Building Legacy,
Leadership & Community Across the Nation
10+ States
250+ Training Hours
90% Continue to College
250 Trained Annually
1 Cultural Hub
Experience The Evolution of Excellence
Welcome To The Legavy & Leadership Conference
What began as a pageant brand has evolved into a national summit redefining what it means to lead, learn, and leave a legacy. The MJUSA Legacy & Leadership Conference completes the narrative of the Emancipation Story—bridging history and modern empowerment to tell The Story of Us with truth and intention.
Rooted in education and cultural pride, this transformative experience prepares a new generation of young women to rise with knowledge, confidence, and purpose. Through cultural workshops, panels, and powerful storytelling, participants explore how history shapes identity and how excellence continues to evolve through them.
This is where Legacy becomes Leadership.
This is the Evolution of Excellence.
Meet the Reigning Miss Juneteenth USA Teen, Bailey Howell
2025-2026
Bailey Howell is the reigning Miss Juneteenth USA Teen, hailing from the "Birthplace of Juneteenth," Texas. A 17-year-old honor student and senior at the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, Bailey participates in the school’s visual arts intensive program, serves as chapter secretary in the National Arts Honor Society, and is an Ambassador for the National Society of High School Scholars. She is also a dual-credit student at Tarrant County College.
As a young creative leader, Bailey uses her crown and her platform, CTRL+ART+DELETE, to challenge the systemic erasure of Black art and culture across all mediums. Rooted in truth, identity, and resilience, her mission is to ensure that Black art is documented with authenticity and protected as our cultural footprint. Through her advocacy, workshops, and outreach, Bailey empowers youth to reclaim cultural identity and use creativity as a tool for social change—proving that art is more than expression; it is liberation, connection, and truth.
Meet the Reigning Jr. Miss Juneteenth USA, Constiana Johnson
2025-2026
Fourteen-year-old Constiana Johnson of Williamsburg, Virginia, has been dancing since the age of four, mastering contemporary and tap with a passion that fuels her dream of becoming a dance teacher. A scholar and leader at Hornsby Middle School, she’s a member of the National Junior Honor Society and serves as a wing leader, mentoring younger students.
Inspired by her mother’s journey with epilepsy, Constiana uses her voice to raise awareness and advocate for families affected by the condition. Now serving as the Reigning Jr. Miss Juneteenth USA, she continues to embody grace, purpose, and pride—shining as a symbol of leadership and legacy for her generation.
Meet the Reigning Little Miss Juneteenth USA, Brooklynn Flack
2025-2026
Brooklynn Flack, the newly crowned Little Miss Juneteenth USA 2025, proudly hails from the Birthplace of Juneteenth—Texas! At just ten years old, this bright and ambitious A-Honor Roll student from Crestview Elementary in New Boston, Texas, exemplifies excellence both in and out of the classroom. Known for her dedication, curiosity, and joyful spirit, Brooklynn continues to inspire others through her leadership, kindness, and commitment to doing her best in everything she pursues.
An adventurous and fun-loving girl, Brooklynn enjoys hiking, playing softball and volleyball, and spending time outdoors with her family. With her radiant personality, strong work ethic, and genuine love for her community, Brooklynn shines as a beacon of grace, purpose, and possibility—representing young girls everywhere who dare to dream, lead, and reign with confidence.
DECEMBER 1-6, 2026
MJUSA Legacy & Leadership Conference
This is where The Story of Us© is restored—where truth reclaims the narrative, and history is experienced through authenticity and purpose. The MJUSA Legacy & Leadership Conference is a cultural awakening designed to recenter the narrative of freedom, identity, and excellence for the next generation.
Through dynamic workshops, curated panels, and interactive learning experiences, participants uncover the stories schools overlooked, connect heritage to leadership, and rediscover pride in who they are and where they come from.
This is more than a conference—it’s correction, connection, and consciousness in motion and where "Remembrance meets Reign."
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**BECOME A STATE DIRECTOR
Lead the Legacy. Shape the Story. Ignite the Future.**
This is where the Story of Us is reclaimed — where truth replaces myth, identity meets purpose, and leadership becomes legacy. As a Miss Juneteenth USA State Director, you become a cultural architect, helping youth rediscover pride in who they are and where they come from.
The MJUSA Leadership & Legacy Conference is more than a national platform — it is a movement of remembrance, restoration, and re-education. Through curated workshops, cultural literacy training, and Freedom commemorations, Directors help youth uncover the origins of Black America, often misunderstood or misinterpreted.
As a Director, you stand at the intersection of leadership and purpose —
elevating young voices, uncovering heritage, and building confidence rooted in truth. This isn’t just directorship. This is purpose in motion — where remembrance becomes reign.
If you feel called to empower the next generation, uplift Black culture, and expand the national footprint of Miss Juneteenth USA, we invite you to apply.
Your leadership could change a life.
Your vision could shape a state.
Your voice could shift the nation.
MAKE YOUR IMPACT TODAY!
We are actively seeking visionary leaders to represent their states and help expand cultural literacy, legacy preservation, and youth empowerment across the country. Current openings include:
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California
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New York
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Louisianna
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Florida
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Nevada
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Maryland
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Illinois
and more!
Your stewardship ensures that the message of emancipation, identity, and excellence reaches young women in your state — widening the circle of truth, pride, and purpose.
Why Directors Matter
State Directors:
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Advance cultural literacy and historical truth
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Mentor youth toward confidence and identity
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Represent their state on a national platform
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Build a legacy of remembrance and leadership
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Amplify Miss Juneteenth USA’s mission across the U.S.
This is more than representation —
it is restoration, reclamation, and the reigniting of our collective story.
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