Miss & Teen Black International Scholarship Pageants
“Every Young Woman Deserves to Experience the Crown”

Columbia, South Carolina (September 18, 2012) – Miss & Teen Black International Scholarship Pageants proudly announces the 2013 pageant year is planned. This exciting year is filled with Sparkle, Glitz, and Glam! This unique program offers young women of color opportunity to truly experience the world of pageantry, “because you can get glitz and glam anywhere.” The Program is dedicated to equipping young women throughout the nation with valuable life skills, preparing her to be poised in life experiences and inspiring her to make a difference wherever she goes.

Lori Pelzer, Founder and National Director, started the organization in 2009 with a clear vision and dedication to enrich the lives of young women of color, exposing them to the world of pageantry that is often Exclusive or Closed to many. Mrs. Pelzer is a accomplished business woman who is currently embarking on several new ventures. Currently, she is embarking on a new journey in Leadership & Business Coaching. Mrs. Pelzer is no stranger to Pageantry, to her credit she has 18 years of experience (combined) as a Pageant Parent and a competitor.

In 2009, Lori was the first African American to be crowned as Mrs. SC International. Through these years of witnessing a lack of inclusion within the pageant community, she recognized a real need for exciting, inspiring programs that elevate and celebrate young women of color, particularly African American women who are not readily afforded these programs.

Miss & Teen Black International Scholarship Program has touched the lives of over 100 women during its first 3 years. To date, the Miss & Teen Black International Scholarship Pageant Program has awarded more than $15,000 in scholarships, gifts and prizes. The Programs National Platform is HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention amongst women of color. The position of reigning Queen uses the Crown to better educate our community about prevention of HIV/AIDS.

The host city of Atlanta, Georgia offered the eighteen, 2012 finalist a unforgettable experienced. They received royal treatment from their beautiful accommodations at Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown, media press conference, networking with pageant officials and city leaders as well as a tour of the city and fine dining. The 2012 -2013 Crowns were awarded to: Miss Darbi Williams, 2012-2013 Miss Black International. Cherish Abinah was crowned 2012-2013 Miss Teen Black International., Mel'Leigha Bynum was crowned 2012-2013 Junior Teen Black International and Aaneisha Napier was crowned 2012-2013 Junior Teen Supreme.

The 2013 Pageant year will be More exciting, offering contestants leadership, self-development and personal growth skills. Our theme this year is “She's Sparkle, Capture Her Light”. We are accepting Applications from YOUR State now! Come Experience THE CROWN at the LIVE Streaming TeleCast in Atlanta, Ga July 29th – August 4th, 2013.

For more information on becoming a contestant or sponsoring this organization please visit our National Pageant website: http://www.blackinternationalpageants.com or visit our FaceBook : http://www.facebook.com/blackinternationalscholarshippageant