Miss Black Texas USA
2010

• Miss Black Texas USA Pageant
• November 14, 2010
• Hilton Houston Southwest Hotel
• 

Miss Black Texas USA
2010

• Miss Black Texas USA
• Preliminary Talent Competition
• November 13, 2010
• Houston Hilton Southwest
• The Miss Black Texas Talent Preliminary Tickets
  

Miss Black Texas USA 2010
Zakiya Larry

With her voice she commands a hearing. With her style she commands attention. With her walk she commands a second look. She is Miss Black Texas USA 2010 Zakiya Larry. This Memphis, TN native planted roots in Texas by enrolling in Texas Southern University. She was part of the internationally renowned Debate Team and won first place in international competition in Rome, Italy. Since then she has also conducted communications workshops in Johannesburg, South Africa. Miss Larry’s most treasured speaking engagement was in the East Room at the White House, broadcast live in 160 countries. Graduating with honors, Zakiya earned her Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism. She is affiliated with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and National Association of Black Journalists. Currently, she is the communication director for the March of Dimes. In this capacity she is faced with the issue of premature babies on a daily basis. It is her desire to be more actively involved in drawing attention to this issue and her participation in the Miss Black Texas USA pageant will help to do that. Out of this concern was born her platform: P.A.M.P.E.R.S. - Prematurity Awareness for Moms and Pre-conception women to End Risks and Symptoms. She believes that by starting at the root of the premature baby problem to raise awareness, life can be exponentially improved for moms, babies, and the community at large.

Miss Black Texas USA Talented Teen 2010
Morgan Jacobé Ned

Four years after watching her sister win the title it was Morgan Jacobe’ Ned’s turn to be crowned Miss Black Texas USA Talented Teen 2010. The thirteen-year-old entered the competition thinking that it would be a fun experience. To her surprise, it was also a very memorable one as well. Having recently completed the eighth grade at Spillane Middle School, Morgan is an incoming freshman at Cy-Woods High School. The honors student enjoys competitive dancing, praise dancing, decorating, shopping and swimming. Unlike most teens who are generally messy, Morgan is a very organized which helps her to excel in school. The gifted dancer is a member of the Hintze Dance Company. She is affiliated with the Bellavista Baptist Church Youth Organization, Peer Leadership Program, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. An active member of Bellavista Baptist Church, Morgan attributes all of her successes to God. During her reign, Morgan will implement her platform "Learning Today, Educating Tomorrow." By upholding her superior academic and perfect attendance records Morgan hopes to be an inspiration to her peers to value their education. She also wants to assist her peers by tutoring and mentoring them.

Ms. Black Texas USA 2010
Aisha Deslandes

Balancing the life of being both mother and wife is hard, and making it look glamorous is even harder. Ms. Black Texas USA 2010 Aisha Deslandes does it all in stride. Aisha made history as the first Ms. Black Texas USA. During her reign she plans to continue promoting active and healthy reading skills among today’s youth, helping to prevent further illiteracy damage in their future. Ensuring that her future is intact, Aisha is planning to enroll in an accredited pharmacy school soon. She is a minister at the International House of Praise under the leadership of Apostle David Jones. Aisha has been married for the past three years to Cedric Wayne Deslandes II. The couple has one daughter, Layla Samone.

Miss Black Texas USA Pre-Teen 2010
Bridget Reagins

When her name was called as Miss Black Texas USA Pre-Teen 2010 twelve-year-old Bridget Anne Reagins’ heart dropped. She felt so blessed that she wanted to cry because she has the platform to bring attention to a cause near and dear to her heart. Her friend died of gun violence, so Bridget wants to use her reign to speak against the subject. Bridget also has a passion for helping others and wants to continue the work she began with the Houston Food Bank. The St. Thomas More Parish School eighth grader loves to sing, dance, act, and cheer. She also takes pleasure in playing basketball, volleyball, and singing in the choir. She is a third generation member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver Junior Daughter Division Court #231. A very active member of the Girl Scouts of America, Bridget has earned the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can receive, the Bronze Award. In addition, Bridget has earned the Marian Award through the Girl Scouts.