MBA HISTORY

 

It is not who we are that make us a Symbol of Excellence; it is what we do and have done.

 

WE ARE BLACK AMERICA

 

BLACK AMERICA PAGEANTRY SYSTEM was birth in 1979-80 with the intent to provide the black gay community a vehicle to be recognized nationally within the competitive world of Female Impersonation. Our Founder Miss Erica Terrell saw a need for our Black community to learn EXCELLENCE through fair competition and service.  Our very first queen was Miss Teri Livingston also became a co-owner from 1980-89.  Upon her passing , Miss Alexis Bonet became the owner from 1989-1992; through her illness Gerald Stevens became her co-owner in 1990 and Mr Brian Hayes became his co-owner in 1992-2006.(RIP)

 

In 1989-1990 through the vision of Mr. Tommy Hill, a new opportunity was created for Male Lead entertainers who did not want to pursue Female Impersonation - thus birthing the first gay black National Pageant for Male Leads - MR BLACK AMERICA.  The Legendary Delvis Stevens was the first to capture and wear the crown of Mr Black America and currently is deceased  Please join the annual celebration held in March.

 

Mr and Miss Black America was united under one umbrella in 1999.  Al Milan Dupree and Stasha Sanchez were the first crowned couple.  We also would like to acknowledge prior owners of Mr Black America (Joseph/Joel/JT and Jenatha Baines)  Keeping with that same spirit of inclusiveness and diversity, Mr. Ron Dupree created a new division for Plus sized female impersonators in 1995 and we call it today, MISS BLACK AMERICA PLUS.  Stacy Smith along with Brian Hayes and Gerald Stevens created Mr and Miss Black America Newcomer in 1996 with the goal to teach and inspire a younger generation of gay youth about the FFI and male lead industry.  2011 our MBA newcomer franchise  is now owned and operated  as a sole proprietor under Mr. Stacy Smith.  However, through the vision of Bennie Mosley and Chirstopher Higgins, we are excited to launch BLACK AMERICA JR and JR MISS.  It is our goal through this franchise to mentor young entertainers concerning the total business of the artform on and off the stage. 

 

Black America Pageantry still thrives today as the 1st and oldest Black National Pageant for Black Gay Female Impersonators.

 

Our Current Board of Directors include:

Bennie Mosley - CEO
Christopher Higgins - CFO/Owner

ADRIAN HUNT - BAJR DIRECTOR