Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant Winners Announced

For 34 years, Northcott Neighborhood House has presented the Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant to showcase the best of African American youth in Milwaukee. The winners of the 34th annual pageant were recently announced, with Miss Juneteenth and Mister Juneteenth (ages 14 years old to 18 years old), and Little Miss Juneteenth and Mister Juneteenth Junior (ages 8 years old to 13 years old), being selected for their excellence and commitment in both school and their community.

In addition to participating in the Juneteenth Day Parade (which takes place on King Dr.) and festivities, the Common Council will formally recognized the city’s 2025 Juneteenth Pageant winners at its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 24. Those recognized will include: Miss Juneteenth – Sydney Purifoy-Mahone; Mister Juneteenth – Kamari Murray; Little Miss Juneteenth – Lyric Kendrick; and Mister Juneteenth Junior – Matteo Cooks.

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, a longtime Juneteenth supporter whose 6th District includes the home of the annual Juneteenth celebration, said she believes it is important to honor the young pageant winners. “These young people have demonstrated excellence both in school and in their communities, and are our future leaders,” she said. “It is important that we as city leaders take the opportunity to recognize their hard work and support them along their journey.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.