Kabila Gana performs traditional and modern versions of an African dance as her talent.

Toria Freeman performs a contemporary dance to Indie Arie's "Beautiful and Ready for Love" as her talent.

Maya Tilmon during the evening gown portion of the competition.

Maya Tilmon recites the poem "Slip of the Tongue" by Adriel Luis as her talent.

Craig Swan, pageant co-coordinator, gets emotional during his final remarks to the contestants. Pageant advisor Brandon Clark took over to express their graditude to supporters and their pride in the women that participated.

The contestants huddle in prayer after the annoucment of the winners.

Chandrika Brewton is crowned Miss Black and Gold 2013.

The contestants await the annoucenment of the winners of each category as well as first and second runner up and the overall winner.

Chandrika Brewton, newly crowned Miss Black and Gold, is embraced by a sorority sister.

Chandrika Brewton recites an original poem titled "Beauty Divine" for her talent.