April 13th 2025.
Spelman College recently held its 42nd Miss Spelman Pageant on April 13th. The event was highly anticipated and received a lot of attention on social media. The pageant featured six contestants, all of whom were beautiful and talented. However, it was Taylor Mills who ultimately took home the crown after a night filled with purpose, elegance, and grace.
Expressing her excitement on Instagram, Mills wrote, "WE DID IT! I am honored to serve as the 42nd Miss Spelman College...Your Authenticity is Your SuperPower." In an interview with Channel 2 Action News, she shared her feelings of gratitude and honor for winning the title. She also mentioned that her main motivation for participating in the pageant was to represent her institution and showcase its excellence as the number one HBCU.
Mills, who is a junior at Spelman, won with her platform "Authentically Blue." Through this motto, she aims to inspire her fellow Spelman sisters to embrace their true selves and strengthen their bond with their prestigious school. The pageant took place at the Sisters Chapel on Spelman's Southwest Atlanta campus, and now Mills will carry on the legacy of Miss Spelman and represent the HBCU and its community of female scholars.
The pageant also gained unexpected popularity on TikTok, where contestants used the platform to introduce themselves to a wider audience. Many new fans expressed their fascination with the pageant tradition of HBCUs and were captivated by the performances of the contestants vying for the crown. In fact, Mills' own introduction video for the trending hashtag #crownTaylorMillsThe42MissSpelmanCollege garnered over 422,000 views on TikTok.
As the newly crowned Miss Spelman, Mills will represent the HBCU and its students for the 2025-26 academic year. She plans to use her platform to make all Spelmanites proud by authentically showcasing her journey and celebrating all aspects of a Spelman Woman - whether it be academic, artistic, or personal. She hopes to inspire others to embrace their true selves and celebrate the dynamic layers that make them who they are.
This year's Miss Spelman Pageant was a huge success, not only in terms of the event itself but also in spreading awareness about HBCU culture to a wider audience through social media. It is a testament to the vibrant and diverse community at Spelman, and Mills' reign as Miss Spelman will undoubtedly continue to shine a light on the excellence and authenticity of this prestigious institution.
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