Seven-year-old Paris Epps, who lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has turn into the primary African American to be topped Tiny Miss Princess of America. Within the pageant held in Branson, Missouri, Paris gained the title of Tiny Miss Princess of America. She additionally gained awards for Informal Put on, Energetic Put on, Greatest Interview, Greatest Smile, and Miss Character, based on The Oklahoma Eagle.
The Princess of America pageant is a nationwide competitors that helps women aged 4 to 24 construct confidence and management expertise. The pageant provides out nationwide titles in varied age teams and acknowledges excellent expertise and ambassadors who excel in look, group service, and volunteer work.
Because the Tiny Miss Princess of America, Paris will obtain a particular crown, scholarship cash, and journey alternatives resembling a Caribbean cruise. She’s going to symbolize the Princess of America group, promote her platform known as “Paris to the Rescue” to assist animals discover houses, and make appearances in numerous states.
As a part of her victory, Paris additionally acquired a customized crown, banner, flowers, and a crystal award. She was additionally handled to an expert picture shoot and a present reception the place she acquired sponsored items from supporters of the Princess of America Pageant.
Dr. Shavonda Pannell, Paris’ mom, expressed her immense pleasure and delight on social media after her daughter’s historic win. She shared her pleasure with the next message: “Y’all the enjoyment I felt listening to this information is unexplainable! She is de facto making strides and making historical past! I’m soooo pleased with this little lady! She really is Tulsa’s Sweetheart.”
Paris, additionally reflecting on her historic win, expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming love and assist she acquired from her pals. “I felt so good listening to all my pals behind me clapping and exhibiting me a lot love and assist as a result of that’s what it’s all about. I’ll always remember this present day! Thanks, Princess of America, for making all of my goals come true! I really like my POA!”
Paris comes from a household of trailblazers, together with her dad and mom, Dr. Shavonda Pannell, The Prancing Pearls of Excellence’s CEO, and Willis Epps; her grandparents, Anthony and Valonda Pannell; and her great-grandfather, “King Arthur” Pannell, who was a profitable entrepreneur and restaurateur in Tulsa.
