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TODAY.
"To be crowned Miss Black America
– North Carolina and become an official
delegate is an enormous achievement,"
Stewart told Zinzow. "You are committed
to being an active representative for the
betterment of young women in leading the
way for other black girls. We congratulate
you for continuing to showcase what it truly
means to be Miss Black America – North
Carolina."
Zinzow told commissioners that her state
title is like a dream come true.
"I feel like my light can shine way
brighter with Miss Black America," she told
commissioners. "We don't strive just to be a
face for the black community. We strive to
be a strong face for everyone, and with Miss
Black America, our goal is to sow the seeds
of positivity to reap the flowers of success.
I'm just ready to go and showcase myself at
nationals and let the world love me."
is isn't Zinzow's first pageant. She was
crowned Miss North Carolina Spokesmodel
in 2017 at the pageant in Winston-Salem,
where she finished ahead of about 280
contestants. But Miss Black America is a
crown and sash Zinzow wants to bring back
to Fayetteville and Cumberland County.
Zinzow arrives in Philadelphia on June
11, she says, and where contestants will meet
the governor of Pennsylvania among other
activities.
"It's pretty jam-packed," she says.
en it's the pageant on June 19.
"ere are four big competitions," Zinzow
says. "ere's evening gown, swimsuit, talent
and the questionnaire. For my talent, I will
by doing a poem by Maya Angelou and a
monologue."
Epilogue
Nervous?
Who wouldn't be? Aer all, it's a national
title at stake.
Ready?
You bet.
"I feel like this can be my chance to
showcase who I am," Zinzow said.
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