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Miss Black Eminence: Elevating Excellence, Embracing Authenticity
The MBE Promise
Excellence · Identity · Heritage
Celebrate
Every shade, every background, every story. MBE celebrates the full, irreducible beauty of Black identity.
Elevate
Use your platform to amplify voices that need amplification and create space for those who have been denied it.
Lead
Step into rooms that were never built for you and redesign them. MBE queens don't wait for a seat — they build the table.
Creating a safe atmosphere to be unapologetically YOU. Formerly Miss Black Continental U.S.
About Miss Black Eminence
Elevating Excellence,
Embracing Authenticity
Eminence — a position of distinction, a symbol of prestige, a testament to greatness. It represents those who rise above, lead with purpose, and shine unapologetically in their own power.
Miss Black Eminence is more than a title — it is a movement dedicated to celebrating strength, confidence, and culture. We create a platform where every queen can embrace her journey, amplify her voice, and reign with undeniable presence.
Formerly known as Miss Black Continental U.S., our legacy continues with a bold new vision — empowering women to stand in their truth, break barriers, and leave an everlasting impact.
Current Titleholders 2025/26
Shakia Jenkins — Ms. Black Eminence Elite
Dr. Treva Brown — Ms. Black Eminence Grace
Shakia Jenkins
Ms. Black Eminence Elite
2025/26
Dr. Treva Brown
Ms. Black Eminence Grace
2025/26
Your Crown Grows With Every Tier
Every ambassador begins at Tier 1. Where they finish is entirely up to them. Advancement is earned through service, consistency, and documented community leadership — never automatic.
T1
Ambassador
$350
T2
Premier Ambassador
$450
T3
National Ambassador
$650
T4
Lifetime Ambassador
$750
T1
Ambassador
To earn
·Apply (free) · Accepted · Pay $350
·No prior PaRus history required
- No Pageant experience requires
T1
Ambassador
To advance to Tier 2
·Complete full 12-month reign
·10 verified service hrs/month (120 annual)
·12 impact reports on time
·Good Standing maintained
·1 documented community initiative
·3 challenges completed (min 3 pillars)
T1
Ambassador
Example Title Reads:
Miss Imperial Nations Ambassador — Georgia 2026/27
Mr. Black Eminence Ambassador — Nigeria 2026/27
Teen Eminence Plus Ambassador — Southeast Region 2026/27
T2
Premier Ambassador
To earn
·Completed Tier 1 in Good Standing
·Met all Tier 1 requirements
·Premier application approved · Pay $450
T2
Premier Ambassador
To advance to Tier 3
15 service hours/month
12 reports on time · Good Standing
2 initiatives · 6 challenges (all 4 pillars)
T2
Premier Ambassador
Example Title Reads:
Premier Miss Imperial Nations Ambassador Georgia 2027/28
Premier Ms. Black Eminence Ambassador Nigeria 2027/28
T3
National Ambassador
*Mentorship Required*
To earn
·Completed Tier 2 in Good Standing
·3-year portfolio · Director recommendation
·National Office interview · Pay $650
T3
National Ambassador
To advance to Tier 4
Completed Tier 2 in Good Standing (REQUIRED)
2-year portfolio approved
State or National Director recommendation
National Office interview · Pay $600
T3
National Ambassador
National Miss Imperial Nations Ambassador 2029/30
National Ms. Black Eminence Ambassador 2029/30
National Mr. Eminence Plus Ambassador 2029/30
T4
Lifetime Ambassador
*Mentorship Required*
To earn
·Completed Tier 3 in Good Standing
·2 director recommendations
·Founder/CEO approval · Live induction · Pay $750 once
T4
Lifetime Ambassador
Permanent · Highest honor · No future renewals, ever
Permanent status — never expires
No future enrollment or renewal fees
Complimentary Summit Entry for life
Official Mentor designation
Advisory voice in program decisions
PaRus Lifetime Wall of Honor listing
T4
Lifetime Ambassador
Lifetime Miss Imperial Nations Ambassador
Lifetime Ms. Black Eminence Ambassador
Lifetime Distinguished Mr. Imperial Nations Ambassador
Lifetime Elegant Ms. Eminence Plus Ambassador
Royals - Littles Crown
Ages 4-9
Ambassador
Pre-Teen and Up
Premier Ambassador Tier
National Ambassador Tier
Miss Black Eminence Ambassador · 2026/27
Step Into Your Eminence
Virtual. Bold. Unapologetically you. Applications June 15–August 31, 2026.
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Three systems. 12 divisions. 12,192 territory slots. Four advancement tiers from Ambassador to Lifetime. Applications free. Enrollment fee paid upon acceptance.
Begin your journey to the crown June 15th!
The Crowns Come Home: Live in 2027
2027, Simpsonville, SC
A Legacy of Black Excellence, Crowned
Miss Black Eminence exists to celebrate what the world too often overlooks: the beauty, brilliance, culture, and leadership of Black women at every age, in every season of life.
This is more than a pageant. It is a gathering of legacy. Our stage honors the women who lead classrooms and boardrooms, who anchor families and movements, who carry heritage forward while building futures. eminence is not given. It is embodied.
Compete Live in 2027
Miss Black Eminence returns to the live stage at The Crowns Come Home, 2027 in Simpsonville, South Carolina.
Private Interview - 30%
Your interview is where the crown is truly won. In a panel-style setting, you'll have five (5) minutes with our judges to show them exactly who you are and why you're ready to represent Pageants "R" Us Productions. There are no political questions, unless stated on your judges sheet and no religious questions, unless stated on your judges sheet and nothing pulled from a textbook. Our judges simply want to know you.
Business attire is the dress code, and yes, a little bling is always welcome!
Judges look for: communication and articulation, substance and thoughtfulness, confidence under follow-up questions, and authenticity. Above all, they want to meet a real person.
Cultural Expression- 20%
In ninety seconds on stage, you'll present in heritage-inspired attire of your choosing and pair it with an expression of your culture — spoken word, a monologue, a poem, a song, a dance, or a short presentation honoring Black heritage, history, or culture. The form is entirely your choice. A beautifully delivered spoken piece scores just as highly as a performance, so choose what is authentically yours.
Judges look for: styling and presentation, the strength and authenticity of your message, delivery, and stage presence. Style and substance carry equal weight.
Evening Gown - 25%
The moment every queen imagines. You'll present in a full-length evening gown of your own choosing; color, fabric, and silhouette are entirely yours. Think of the Oscars or the Grammy Awards: elegant, sophisticated, age-appropriate, and unmistakably you. Choose shoes you can genuinely walk in, and choose a gown that makes you feel your absolute best, because the judges will see it the moment you step out.
Judges look for: poise and movement, grace through the walk and turns, overall presentation and polish, and a final pose that lands. The gown's price tag is never scored, how you carry it is.
On-Stage Question - 15%
Think on your feet! In your interview attire, you'll answer one question on stage in thirty seconds — no preparation, no second take. Questions are general in nature and never drawn directly from your private interview. This is the phase that shows the audience what the judges already saw behind closed doors.
Judges look for: articulation, wit and intelligence, composure under pressure, and the ability to speak with eloquence when there's no time to rehearse.
Photogenic - 10%
Submitted with your entry, your headshot is judged as its own phase. Standard retouching is permitted; composite and AI-generated images are not.
Judges look for: photogenic quality, personality through the lens, and grooming and styling.