Season 2: Ep 61 Anise Puckett @anisepuckett - Miss Black Illinois Talented Teen 2021

She competes for the national title in Washington DC August 5th thru 9th. The Miss Black USA Talented Teen Competition is the largest and most respected scholarship pageant program for girls of color in the U.S. It is the little sister organization of Miss Black USA, Inc. Anise has also chosen to attend the illustrious and prestigious #HBCU @spelman_college , where she will major in Economics. Anise is a passionate leader who is committed to equity and diversity in school and in the workplace. Among the causes she is actively championing are the importance of women working together (Women Community), Financial Literacy for Kids, and Support for women facing assault. She is also very vested in the Chicago Period Project. @thechicagoproject The Chicago Period Project empowers homeless and in-need people to experience their periods with dignity. The feminist, grassroots organization distributes pads, tampons, underwear, and other critical menstruation supplies to local shelters, schools, and crisis support networks. Most importantly, it works to ensure that women who are incarcerated have fair access to these much-needed supplies. “Pageants are my platform. Like bridges, taking me to as many people as I can possibly touch" Chicagoan Anise Puckett is the personification of #blackgirlmagic A leader, a helper, and a force to be reckoned with. For inquires, Contact @twoguardmedia #missblackusa #talentedteen #teen #missblackillinois #illinois #chicago #pageant