Hy-Lo News has launched the series “The Road to the 2025 Miss Black Florida USA Scholarship Pageant.” We’ll be Profiling Contestants Competing in the Miss; Ms/Mrs and Teen Divisions of the MBFLUSA Pageant.
Katie Harrell, the reigning Ms. Black Clearwater USA, is stepping onto the Miss Black Florida USA stage with a powerful message of faith and resilience. Driven by a desire to grow in confidence and inspire others, Katie has chosen “The Journey of a Christian Woman” as her platform, aiming to show that with God, all things are possible. In this interview with Hy-Lo News Publisher Janey Tate, Katie reflects on her journey, the influence of her mother, and her commitment to trusting in her faith as she prepares to perform in the state competition.
All interview question responses were edited for clarity and grammar.
Janey Tate: Why did you decide to compete in the Miss Black Florida USA Scholarship Pageant?
Katie Harrell: The reason I chose to be a part of this pageant was to help me with speaking in public.
JT: What is your pageant platform and why?
KH: The journey of a Christian woman. I chose this platform because everyone needs to understand that there is no longer anything in life that you cannot do on your own. God will be a contestant in this pageant. It was God for me.
JT: Who is someone or people in your life who have helped you most on your journey to win the state pageant and what does that mean to you?
KH: My mother. She always encouraged me to do the things I liked to do.
JT: What will you be performing for the talent portion of the state competition and why?
KH: I will be performing a dance to Marvin Sapp’s “He saw the best in me” because people always told me that I would not be anything.
JT: What are you most looking forward to about the Miss Black Florida USA pageant statewide competition?
KH: To connect with different people.
JT: What have you learned about yourself on your journey to win the state title?
KH: To always stay prayed up and to trust God.
Check out these photos of Katie Harrell, Mrs Black Miramar USA 2024, and contestant in the 2025 Miss Black Florida USA Scholarship Pageant.
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Note: The Ms/Mrs Division of the Miss Black Florida Scholarship pageant organization is open to women ages 28-45. The Miss Black Florida USA pageant is a franchise of the Miss Black USA pageant system. The winner of the state title will go on to compete for the national title at the Miss Black USA pageant.
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