Zaya Campbell is the winner of the 30th Annual Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant, announced Lisa Ruffin, LMAA founder and the judges.
Twelve-year-old Zaya is the daughter of Grammy-winner singer Erica Campbell, who is part of the gospel group Mary Mary, and music producer Warryn Campbell.
The educational pageant was held recently at Barnsdall Art Park to a packed audience.
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The event is designed to increase the confidence of little African American girls from across the country.
Celebrities and community leaders who donate their time to serve as judges or hosts were Michael Beach, James Pickens, Jr., Ella Joyce, Lamon Archey, Elia Cantu, Stacey McBride-Irby, Ingrid Hadley, Parker McKenna Posey, Kamilah Moore, and Norman Towns..
For the past 30 years, dozens of girls between the ages of 6-12 years old have participated in the program and hundreds of scholarships have been awarded. The pageant provides an early introduction to the arts and training in public speaking while promoting individual creativity and stimulating a heightened cultural understanding. The pageant’s core guidelines focus on confidence, awareness and pride.
To learn more, visit www.littlemissafricanamerican.org.
