meet our queens
MISS BLACK MINNESOTA USA
Rai' Janee Meadows
One of the driving forces behind Rai'Jenee's desire to be Miss Black Minnesota is a painful chapter in her life—a chapter that unfolded in 2022 when she lost her little brother to fentanyl poisoning. His innocence, mistaking the deadly substance for candy, became a tragic consequence of an adult's carelessness.
In the face of this heart-wrenching loss, Rai'Janee is determined to channel her grief into action. She wants to use the platform of Miss Black Minnesota to raise awareness about drug abuse, with a particular focus on eradicating fentanyl from our communities.
MISS BLACK MINNESOTA USA TALENTED TEEN
Ramaya Ellis - Debrah
From helping to start her high school's Black Student Union (BSU) to volunteering during difficult times and developing a non-profit organization dedicated to educating young Black kids to become entrepreneurs, Ramaya's journey has been marked by a continuous commitment to supporting the community.
Education is an important part of Ramaya's path. In maintaining this, she intends to study non-profit business administration with a minor in finance. This decision symbolizes her devotion to obtaining the information and skills required to carry her non-profit organization to new peaks. Her educational pursuit shows her vision and drive to become a well-rounded change advocate.
MS. BLACK MINNESOTA USA
Jasmine Clopton
Jasmine works as a Lead Employment Counselor for a non-profit. She has obtained an A.S. in Human Services and a B.A. in Interpersonal & Individualized Skills & Communications, emphasizing Black Economics & Development from Metro State University.
Jasmine is also a proud member of the NAACP and the current sitting Communication Chair for the Minneapolis Branch. Pursuing more community engagement while enhancing her strengths and solidifying more economic stability for the African American community. Jasmine is also a Mentor and Wisdom Coach for a teen girl development program, Project DIVA International.
Jasmine aspires to create a hub for black young professionals to thrive in workforce development that counters change in mental health disparities in the black community.