Brown vies for Miss Black U.S.A.

Kimberly Brown, Miss FAMU 2005-2006, is gearing up for a new challenge.

Recently crowned Miss Black Alabama U.S.A. 2009, Brown will compete for the Miss Black U.S.A. title in Washington, D.C this August. The national crown comes with a $20,000 scholarship award, which she plans to use to pursue a Ph.D. in history.

“I’m so thankful to Florida A&M University for providing me with the academic training and unique experiences that have helped to prepare me for life as a young professional,” Brown said.

A Montgomery native, Brown obtained both her B.S. in public relations and master’s of applied social science in history at FAMU.

Brown’s platform as Miss Black Alabama is “A Map and A Compass: Using History Education as Tools to Guide and Inspire.” Her goal is to promote history education as a vehicle to motivate and move young people in a positive direction.

One of her upcoming public appearances will bring her back to Tallahassee. She will speak to a group of young teen-age girls as a part of a youth program at the local John G. Riley Center and Museum of African American History and Culture.