Miss Black Ohio

✨ Meet the Queens of Miss Black Ohio America 2026! ✨
Empowerment. Beauty. Leadership. Legacy. 👑
We are thrilled to officially introduce the phenomenal contestants vying for the crown this year! These young women embody elegance, intelligence, and grace. Swipe through to meet the dynamic leaders who are ready to make history:
Malia Mixon
Ayishat Adeniran
Rayne Elder
Logan Pride
Rakayla Smith
Olivia Riggs
Hayden Martin
Jory Maning
📅 Event Details
Mark your calendars and join us to support these incredible women on their journey!
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Columbus Performing Arts Center
👇 Make sure to follow our page to stay updated on voting, ticket sales, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
MeetTheContestants LeadershipAndLegacy

Starr Andrews, 21, made history as the first Black U.S. figure skater to win an ISU Grand Prix medal, earning silver at Skate Canada International on October 29, 2022. Her breakthrough performance marked a major milestone in American figure skating history. ⛸️

KEYLA RICHARDSON ENDED THIRD ON AMERICAN IDOL BUT IS THE FIRST ONE TO SIGN A MASSIVE DEAL AFTER AMERICAN IDOL! EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson has officially teamed up with the powerhouse vocalist for a new duet on her upcoming album, giving Keyla the kind of career boost most finalists only dream of. She may not have left Idol with the crown, but this collaboration proves her voice was impossible to ignore! Watch the two black queens practice together on the Hudson show! 👇
https://pinelyn.info/posts/keyla-richardson-finished-third-american-idol-but-becomes-first-finalist-lanh123-team-spark-d0b2-spark

Ohio Black Expo Parade ready!
Miss Rakayla Smith Miss Black Ohio America 2024 Teen & Miss Brianna Suggs Miss Black America 2025

You can catch up tomorrow in the Black Ohio Expo Parade. Come join in the fun with Miss Black America Brianna Suggs and Miss Black Ohio America Teen 2024 -25 Rakayla Smith.

This isn’t just an event. It’s a reunion for the community ✊🏾🖤 ohioblackexpo.com ✊🏾❤️

To our incredible Pageant Contestants — this is your moment. 💫

You’ve committed to the journey, embraced the challenge, and stepped boldly into purpose. Every rehearsal, every detail, every step you take is building something unforgettable.

👑 Walk with confidence
👑 Speak with purpose
👑 Shine in your authenticity

Remember, this experience is bigger than the stage — it’s about leadership, impact, and the legacy you’re creating.

We see you. We celebrate you. We’re cheering you on every step of the way!

Ready to meet the young ladies at the Luncheon tomorrow.