Katheryne Johnson introduces herself at the beginning of the Miss Black and Gold pageant on Dec. 7, 2013, in Forum Hall.
Toria Freeman introduces herself at the beginning of the Miss Black and Gold pageant on Dec. 7, 2013, in Forum Hall.
Racya Doyle introduces herself at the beginning of the Miss Black and Gold pageant on Dec. 7, 2013, in Forum Hall.
Kabila Gana introduces herself at the beginning of the Miss Black and Gold pageant on Dec. 7, 2013, in Forum Hall.
Cayla Sommers introduces herself at the beginning of the Miss Black and Gold pageant on Dec. 7, 2013, in Forum Hall.
Chandrika Brewton introduces herself at the beginning of the Miss Black and Gold pageant on Dec. 7, 2013, in Forum Hall.
Maya Tilmon recites the poem "Slip of the Tongue" by Adriel Luis as her talent.
Toria Freeman performs a contemporary dance to Indie Arie's "Beautiful and Ready for Love" as her talent.
Katheryne Johnson plays Steve Wonder's "A Ribbon in the Sky" as her talent.
Racya Doyle recites Helen Grandison's poem "I'm Not Waiting Anymore" as her talent.
Kabila Gana performs traditional and modern versions of an African dance as her talent.
Chandrika Brewton recites an original poem "Beauty Divine" for her talent.
Chandrika Brewton recites an original poem titled "Beauty Divine" for her talent.
Maya Tilmon during the swimsuit portion of the competition.
Racya Doyle during the swimsuit portion of the competition.
Toria Freeman during the swimsuit portion of the competition.
Kabila Gana during the swimsuit portion of the competition.
Chandrika Brewton during the swimsuit portion of the competition.
Cayla Sommers during the swimsuit portion of the competition.
Maya Tilmon during the evening gown portion of the competition.
Toria Freeman during the evening gown portion of the competition.
Katheryne Johnson during the evening gown portion of the competition.
Kabila Gana during the evening gown portion of the competition.
Chandrika Brewton during the evening gown portion of the competition.
Cayla Sommers during the evening gown portion of the competition.
Maya Tilmon responds during the question and answer part of the competition. The question reguard natural versus chemically relaxed hair and participants were asked what advice they would give another African American woman about the topic.
Toria Freeman responds during the question and answer part of the competition. The question reguard natural versus chemically relaxed hair and participants were asked what advice they would give another African American woman about the topic.
Kabila Gana responds during the question and answer part of the competition. The question reguard natural versus chemically relaxed hair and participants were asked what advice they would give another African American woman about the topic.
Chandrika Brewton responds during the question and answer part of the competition. The question reguard natural versus chemically relaxed hair and participants were asked what advice they would give another African American woman about the topic.
The contestants hold hands while final remarks are made and they await the announcement of the results.
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 await the annoucenment of the winners of each category as well as first and second runner up and the overall winner.
Toria Freeman steps forward to be awarded Miss Black, the second runner up.
Chandrika Brewton is crowned Miss Black and Gold 2013.
The contestants huddle in prayer after the annoucment of the winners.
Chandrika Brewton, newly crowned Miss Black and Gold, is embraced by her mother.
Chandrika Brewton, newly crowned Miss Black and Gold, is embraced by a sorority sister.
Chandrika Brewton, newly crowned Miss Black and Gold, is congratulated by her parents.
