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This competition will help you to develop strong communication skills, composure and calmness that will be of benefit to you in job interviews or when talking with the press. It should also encourage you to expand your intellectual horizons as you learn more about the world and your place in it. Miss or Ms. Black California is an articulate, purposeful, socially-conscious woman. (2) TALENT
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| Skill and Personality | Interpretive Ability |
| Stage Presence | Originality |
| Technical Skill | Execution |
| Technique | Synchronization |
| Costume | Props |
| Voice | Choreography |
Be original! Examples are: playing an instrument, singing, dancing, performing a dramatic monologue, poetry, gymnastics, baton twirling, karate, etc. Please remember that this is not American Idol. If you do not have a talent, cultivate one. Find someone to teach you to play a song, or to perform a dance, or anything that might interest you.
(3) SWIMSUIT
MISS CONTESTANTS ONLY
You will be judged on:
| Poise | Posture |
| Grace of carriage | Composure |
| Confidence on Stage | Perseverance |
| SPACE | |
| Discipline to maintain a physically fit and healthy physique | |
| Proportioned body with Muscular Development | |
| Weight appropriate for height and bone structure | |
| Attractiveness of Face and Figure | |
(3) MODEL WEAR
MS. CONTESTANTS ONLY
You will be judged on:
| Poise | Posture |
| Grace of carriage | Composure |
| Confidence on Stage | Perseverance |
You will need an outfit that expresses your individuality and compliments your physical style. This is attire that you would not wear everyday. It is an elaborate expression of your individuality and uniqueness.
(4) ON-STAGE SPEECH
You will be judged on:
| Stage presence | Passion |
| Articulation | Creativity |
| Context | Purposeful Movement |
| SPACE | |
| Ability to capture the audience’s attention | |
The ONSTAGE SPEECH allows you to extend your personality, express your beliefs and defend them well and logically. It is your opportunity to address the world.
(5) EVENING GOWN
You will be judged on:
| Perception | Confidence |
| Personality | Warmth |
| Grace in movement | Poise & Dignity |
| SPACE | |
| Appropriateness of gown as a statement of your individuality | |
(6) LEADERSHIP/ENTREPRENEURSHIP
You will be judged on:
| Ability to meet deadlines | Punctuality |
| Perfect Attendance | Fulfilling Ad Requirement |
| Preparation | Fulfilling Ticket Requirement |
| Completing all assignments | Peer Respect |
This competition focuses on making you a better person overall. Many times, women are able to pull it together for the competition, but are not held accountable for their actions during THE PROCESS. It is imperative that the person who captures the title will be quite simply a great person to work with.
OTHER AWARDS
Miss & Ms. Congeniality
Miss & Ms. Photogenic
Miss & Ms. Social Consciousness
Miss & Ms. Entrepreneur
Team Leader
Most Respected
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Complete an application and begin the process in becoming a contestant in Miss & Ms. Black California USA.
Judges 2004
Darryl James, Author/Publisher, "Bridging the Black Gender Gap"
James Black, Actor, "Six Feet Under"
Shauntay Hinton, Miss USA 2002
Norma Hollis, Entreprenuer/Motivational Speaker
Dexter Brown, Photographer to the Stars
Wun Versher, Athlete, Harlem Globetrotters
Richard Gant, Actor
La Faye Baker, Stuntwoman
Apris Weeden-Washington, Actress
Faune Chambers, Actress/Dancer, "White Chicks"
Romeo & DeJai, Radio Personalities, Power 106
Jason Olive, Calvin Klein Model
Judges 2003
Kathleen Bradley, Model (Fashion)
Mike Davis, Senior Deputy of County Supervisor (Politics)
Eric Dickerson, NFL Football (Sports)
Richard Gant, Film Actor (Entertainment)
Chris Hayes, NFL Football Player (Sports)
Glen Plummer, Film Actor (Entertainment)
Carla Renata, The Lion King (Actress)
April Weeden, Stuntwoman (Entertainment)
Denise White, Miss Oregon USA (Pageantry)
Judges 2002
Shirley Strawberry, 100.3 The Beat (Radio Personality)
Al B. Sure, Producer Songwriter, (Music)
Dion Peronneau, The Peronneau Agency, (Business)
Shikiri Johnson, Shikiri Boutique, (Fashion)
Sherri Franklin, Candidate for City Council, (Politics)
Dr. Kirk Marshall Clayton, Educator & Author (Education)
Kareem Rush, LA Lakers (Sports)
Brandy Estelle, Attorney (Law)
Ernest Skinner, Talent Executive (Television)
Mark Keene, KJLH (Radio Personality)
Judges 2001
Dr. Cranford L. Scott, Physician (Medicine)
Victor Miller, City Council (Politics)
Randy Jackson, American Idol Judge (Television/Music)
Marilyn Gill, Producer (Television)
Eric Rhone, Mgr. of Cedric the Entertainer (Entertainment)
Sam Riddle, Creator of Star Search (Entertainment)
Judges 2000
Gene Hale, Chairman of GLAAACC (Business)
Cedric Ceballos, NBA (Sports)
Mel Collins, Principal of Long Beach Poly (Education)
Pam Staton, Casting Director (Film)
Sheba Williams, Agency West Talent Agency (Entertainment)
Tshlene Henried, Color Me Bright Talent Agency (Entertainment)
Mike Davis, Senior Deputy to the County Supervisor (Politics)
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