Mother & 8-Year-Old Daughter Make History – Both Crowned Queens Representing NC

Elon, NC – Dr. Renita L. Webb was crowned Mrs. Black NC USA 2019 on March 31st. She was blessed to have her daughter, Reign S. Webb, Little Miss Black NC USA 2019 (who was crowned in December) to help in her crowning. Renita and Reign are the first mother/daughter pairs to reign at the state level at the same time in the Noire Productions’ pageant’s history and one of two mother/daughter pairs to reign as 2019 queens in the pageant system. They both entered the pageant representing the City of Durham, Renita’s hometown. They currently reside in Elon, NC.

Each of the ladies had to provide a platform they would utilize to serve the state if crowned. Dr. Webb’s platform “Realizing Refinement” is a branch from her non-profit organization, The Refining Life, Inc., and is focused on helping people realize when they are in refining processes and when they need to activate those processes. She believes that “life itself is a refining process.”

Reign’s platform is “The Arts and Me.” Her goal is to help little black and brown girls know that the arts can be a part of their lives. She hopes to help girls “let their black girl magic shine!” She has had the opportunity to dance on local and national stages and performing has really helped her gain confidence.

Both ladies have learned that in announcing their reign that:
1. Representation matters – many mothers and little girls are encouraged that they could shine because they are shining.
2. People are looking for things to celebrate – they have received such a warm reception from everyone who has found out they won.
3. It is more than a crown – they have both had the chance to start and serve the community and are looking forward to serving more throughout their reign

About the Mrs. Black NC USA 2019 – Dr. Renita L. Webb is an Educational Leadership Strategist and former school teacher and principal. Her goal is to help leaders, staff, and students find pathways to productivity and reach new levels of success. She is also the Founder and Visionary of The Refining Life, Inc. whose mission is to provide experiences for people to have their mindsets shifted so they can live more positive and productive lives. Dr. Webb is the author of Stepmom: Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs. She enjoys speaking, singing, dancing, and encouraging others.

About Little Miss Black NC USA 2019 – Reign S. Webb is an 8 year old honor student at Elon Elementary school. Reign has been dancing since she was 2 years old. She dances at The Pointe! Studio of Dance in Greensboro, NC and is a part of their Mini Company. She has been featured in the studio’s productions of The Fantasy and Adventure of Oz and Prideland. She was a part of the 2017 Pointe! Production cast that performed at the National Black Theater Festival in Winston-Salem, NC and she will be returning with them this July. She also starred as Little Ti Moune in Elon University’s production of “Once On This Island” this past February. Reign’s aspiration is to be a Prima Ballerina. In addition to dancing, she would like to be a preschool teacher.

They will both compete for national title of Mrs. Black USA and Little Miss Black USA, respectively, later this year. For more information on the Ms/Mr./Mrs. Black NC USA pageant, visit http://noireproductions.com/Home_Page.php