Nationwide — Meet Paris Epps, a 7-year-old African American woman from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who made historical past by turning into the primary Black woman to win the nationwide title of Tiny Miss Princess of America. What’s extra, she has not too long ago made her runway debut in New York Trend Week.
Paris, the daughter of Dr. Shavonda Pannell and Willis Epps, comes from a exceptional household lineage, together with being the great-granddaughter of the esteemed “King Arthur” Pannell, a pioneering entrepreneur and mentor, in keeping with The Oklahoma Eagle.
In 2023, Paris competed in opposition to women throughout the nation and received the nationwide crown. She additionally received divisional titles for Informal Put on and Lively Put on and scored second runner-up for Photogenic.
Her excellent efficiency earned her further accolades, together with being a High 10 Famous person finalist and successful classes akin to Greatest Interview, Greatest Smile, and Miss Character.
Paris’ prizes embody a customized crown, banner, crystal award, money scholarship, and journey alternatives, akin to a Caribbean cruise. Her reign includes representing the Princess of America group, advocating her platform, “Paris to the Rescue,” geared toward elevating consciousness and selling adoption for rescue animals.
Most not too long ago, Paris bought to mannequin in New York Trend Week for the model Ava Presley as a part of the prize bundle she received within the Tiny Miss Princess of America pageant.
You’ll want to comply with Paris on her Instagram @parissimone_official
