TULSA, Okla. –
Aaliyah Albert-Oliver, a student at Union High School, has been crowned Miss Juneteenth, earning the title during Oklahoma’s first-ever Miss Juneteenth competition and going on to win at the national level.
The National Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program, now in its sixth year, expanded to Oklahoma for the first time in 2025. The program is led nationally by Starr Fisher, Executive Director of National Miss Juneteenth and founder of Miss Juneteenth Oklahoma.
Fisher said the selection process is rigorous and intentionally designed to be more than a traditional pageant. The program honors the legacy of Juneteenth, emphasizing life, liberty, education and the ongoing pursuit of equality and excellence. Delegates must be biological females between the ages of 15 and 21, enrolled in school or preparing to begin college, and endorsed by a Juneteenth organization, business or agency.
Participants are required to complete a minimum of 168 hours of community service, write a Juneteenth-related essay of at least 500 words, participate in judges’ interviews, and demonstrate knowledge of key Freedom Documents, including the Emancipation Proclamation, 13th Amendment or General Order No. 3. Delegates also complete sales and marketing outreach, advertising solicitation, and personal introduction presentations.
Fisher said Albert-Oliver stood out among candidates from across the country for her academic achievements, more than 300 hours of community service, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong interview performance. Fisher said Albert-Oliver’s values, personality and preparation made her the clear choice to represent Oklahoma — and ultimately helped her bring home the national crown.
Albert-Oliver said being crowned Miss Juneteenth was an unforgettable moment. She said she had never competed in a program like this before and that the hard work paid off. She described the experience as the best night of her life.
Albert-Oliver said the title represents more than a crown. As Miss Juneteenth, she sees her role as an opportunity to inspire younger girls and serve as a role model for youth in Oklahoma and across the nation while sharing a message of freedom for all.
Looking ahead to 2026, Miss Juneteenth will travel across the country judging pageants, emceeing events and making appearances at schools and youth-focused programs. Albert-Oliver also plans to continue operating her business, Amazing Grace K9 Cuisine, which produces human-grade dog food, while hosting community events such as school supply and grocery giveaways. For more information about Miss Juneteenth or booking requests, click here.
