About
President, Dr. Melissa Varswyk
Miss Emancipation is more than just an African Guyanese show, it is an African experience.
In 2012, Miss Guyana African Queen, brain child of Shauna Jemmott and supported by Dr. Melissa Varswyk, was held at the National Cultural Center. In 2013, the show was renamed the Miss Emancipation Queen, in keeping with the celebrations in the month of August.
The aim of the Miss Emancipation is to empower young African Guyanese women through culture awareness and education. Over the years, the delegates of the Miss Emancipation have been engaging in a series of African History and women empowerment seminars. In addition, engaging in community projects in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics plays an integral role in moulding young minds to get involved in these fields to remain competitive in a changing world.
Today, 90% of the Miss Emancipation Committee is made up of past delegates. This is a testimony to the positive effects the Miss Emancipation experience have on the lives of our delegates. We continue to envision a fraternity of young empowered African Guyanese women, whose dreams are to uplift their communities and empower their sisters to be the best they can.
The Miss Emancipation show is hosted during the month of Emancipation, August, and is incorporated in the national calendar of activities for Emancipation month.
The Miss Emancipation show is a highly anticipated occasion that takes the form of an African gala. It is one of the few occasions in which Guyanese adorn themselves in their African attire showcasing the richness of the culture.
The main aim of the show is to showcase the beauty of the African culture while promoting community development and edifying our patrons on our African heritage, our challenges and solutions.
The show takes the format of:
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An Introduction segment – Delegates make their introduction adorned in uniformed African attire, reciting a self-created spoke words intro on the Emancipation team of the year.
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Business wear segment - delegates showcase their various options of African styles that is fitting for the working environment.
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Project presentation – Delegates would be given the opportunity to present their project and answer questions relating to their projects
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Evening Gown segment – delegates showcase the rich beauty of the African culture through their choice in African lace designs.
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Question and Answer Segment – the delegates will take park in 5 months (March to July) of culture awareness and leadership development classes, workshops and seminars. The questions asked in this segment is to assess the knowledge during these courses.
About the Miss Emancipation Show
VP Ms. Miracle Hillliman
Delegate Coordinator, Latisha Chan
Director, Ms. Marva Langevine
Director, Ms. Gabrelle Cummings
