In an era where Black women remain the most underfunded entrepreneurs in America, one platform is rewriting the narrative, starting with the crown.

(Black PR Wire) Miss Black North America (MBNA) is officially open for applications, inviting a new wave of national delegates to step into their power, grow their platforms, and fund their dreams. This is not a traditional pageant. It is a modern evolution of pageantry providing a platform designed to shape legacy, celebrate brilliance, and launch the next generation of changemakers.

Applications are open to aspiring delegates across the United States. The inaugural national experience will include transformational leadership development and access to real capital. Delegates selected for this founding year will represent the first cohort of a growing movement focused on visibility, ownership, and collective elevation.

“Black women have always led, created, and dreamed in bold color. MBNA is where those dreams meet real capital and national visibility,” said Taylor Thompson, Founder and CEO of Miss Black North America.

According to multiple national studies, Black women receive less than one percent of all venture capital funding, despite leading the fastest-growing segment of new business creation in the United States. MBNA steps into that gap with a platform rooted in funding, mentorship, and visibility for the bold and brilliant.

This launch aligns with National Black Business Month, a time dedicated to uplifting and investing in Black entrepreneurs. MBNA was created with that same mission at its core, offering not just recognition, but real funding, mentorship, and momentum for a new generation of builders.

Alongside the application launch, MBNA introduces Build the Crown, a founding member campaign that invites individuals and corporate partners to invest in this national platform. Those who give will receive recognition as early supporters of a cultural legacy in the making.

Build the Crown participation tiers include:

• $100 or more – Recognized as a Dream Funder
• $250 or more – Named a Crown Supporter, with a public shoutout
• $500 or more or recurring gift – Join the Dream Circle, with insider access and early updates

Corporate sponsorships are also available, offering a double return on investment through brand visibility and leadership development training for your employees. By giving, you are not just supporting a program. You are helping build a legacy. You are investing in brilliance. You are founding a future.

From dreams to dollars. From purpose to power. This is the crown redefined.

How to Get Involved
• Apply to become a delegate: www.missblacknorthamerica.org
• Support the Build the Crown campaign: www.givebutter.com/mbna
• For corporate partnerships or sponsorships, contact info@missblacknorthamerica.org

About Miss Black North America
Founded in 2024, Miss Black North America is a national nonprofit platform and modern evolution of pageantry. Designed for leaders, founders, and visionaries, MBNA exists to grow leaders, fund dreams, and celebrate Black brilliance through coaching, visibility, and real financial support. This isn’t the finish line. It’s the foundation.