Our Mission - Why We Exist
The Miss Black Iowa USA organization exists to provide a forum for African American women to showcase their knowledge and talent on a local and state platform while promoting education and public service. The organization develops women who are educated, self-disciplined, empowered, and who serve as positive role models.

Our Identity - Who We Are
The Miss Black Iowa USA organization celebrates strong, committed women of color. By developing African American women today, we strengthen our collective tomorrows. As a supporter of these efforts, Iowa helps to contribute to a hopeful future by helping African American women develop and refine personal attributes such as self-esteem and character, public speaking ability and confidence that will assist her throughout her life.

Through these opportunities, African American women are able to build networks that last a lifetime. These efforts provide an alternative to the numerous negative influences confronting young people today such as low self-esteem, teen pregnancy, drugs, gangs, increased number of African Americans dropping out of high school, etc. African American young women as well as the community at large benefits significantly by seeing African American women showcased in a positive manner.

The organization celebrates scholastic achievement, community service and leadership and believes that education is the key to lifelong success. In addition, education and leadership is promoted by encouraging higher education and rewarding community service and leadership of state delegates.

Our Vision - We Dream a World
African American women in Iowa are educated, confident and equipped with the knowledge, skill and resources needed to achieve academic, professional and personal success.

Our Approach  - How We Do It
The Miss Black Iowa USA organization provides a state platform for African American women ages 17 to 27 years, to showcase their knowledge and talent. The organization takes a “holistic approach” to helping young African Americans receive the knowledge, skills and resources needed to compete in a global economy. The organization hosts an annual event that provides opportunities for state delegates to broaden their options to achieve their educational, professional and personal goals. All Miss Black Iowa spokespersons are public servants and take an active role in helping to improve the lives of the communities in which she lives.

Community Service - How We Serve
The Miss Black Iowa USA organization is committed to community service. Delegates volunteer their time in a number of venues that aid efforts to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Service opportunities range from promoting early childhood education, literacy, economic and personal empowerment to and sustaining healthy lifestyles. Service projects have benefited such organizations as American Red Cross, Sickle Cell Society of Iowa, Read Across American, Children’s Miracle Network and American Diabetes, just to name a few. Delegates also serve as positive role models to help others make informed choices in an effort to help eliminate barriers that may plaque their lives.

Winners of official "Miss Black Iowa USA" state pageants use their civic platform to promote awareness of these issues during their reign and are actively engaged in activities that promote education, financial fitness, build character, boost self-esteem and confidence, promote healthy lifestyles and choices and also helps young people to become actively engaged to take charge of their lives and achieve success.

Our Directives - What We Strive For

•	To aid in the social, economic, political, spiritual, cultural, professional and
	academic development of African American women and youth.
•	To offer African American women a viable mechanism for attaining leadership
	status within the community and state.
•	To provide a forum for African American women to showcase their knowledge
	and talent.
•	To nurture and encourage opportunities for African American women and youth.
	to perform public service and make a positive impact within their communities.
•	To promote economic empowerment for African American women and youth.
•	To promote healthy lifestyle choices for African American women and youth.
•	To celebrate the many shapes, sizes, colors of African American beauty,
	achievement and womanhood.
•	To develop African American women into strong, empowered educated leaders
	and positive role models.

The Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation is recognized as a 501C3 charitable organization.  All contributions are tax deductible.