Greetings everyone,

My name is Erica McPheeters, and I am honored to serve as the 95th Miss Kentucky State University. I have been blessed with the incredible opportunity to represent my beloved institution at the 1st Miss HBCU Competition, a prestigious conference and pageant happening January 21-26, 2025, in Charlotte, NC.

This competition is more than just a pageant-- it’s a platform that celebrates the excellence, leadership, and greatness of queens from HBCUs across the nation. It is an opportunity to share Kentucky State’s rich legacy on a national stage while developing leadership skills, fostering personal growth, and creating lifelong connections.

I humbly ask for your support to make this dream a reality. The goal to cover participation costs is $6,000, which includes registration, lodging, airfare, rental transportation, and essential pageant attire. Every contribution will directly go to these expenses, allowing me to compete and represent Kentucky State University with pride and purpose.

Your generous contributions will help me pursue this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and shine a spotlight on the beauty, strength, and resilience of our HBCU community. I am deeply grateful for any support you can provide, whether through donations, shares, or words of encouragement.

Thank you for believing in me, supporting my journey, and investing in the future of HBCU students. With your help, I am prepared to “Stay Ready” at the Miss HBCU Pageant and make Kentucky State and my community proud!

With gratitude and love,

Erica McPheeters

95th Miss Kentucky State University