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Upcoming Projects
Jamorra Monae DuBose Morris is presenting several events that focus in on under-served groups and cultural movements that we sometimes take for granted, such as the story of Black Retail Workers, the history of Black Pageantry from the sixties to now, and several culinary dinners with an oral history focus.
More about Black Pageant Renaissance
Join Off-Broadway playwright and event curator Jamorra Monae DuBose Morris for a groundbreaking panel and celebration exploring the creativity, resilience, and artistry of Black pageant queens. Coming this February 2027, this event dives into how Black women have innovated, led, and created vital visibility on the stage.
From nostalgic memories of the 1960s and 70s to celebrating the first Black titleholders, we are honoring the pure joy of the pageant experience—the dresses, the makeup, the talent, and the sisterhood. Featuring an incredible lineup of cultural historians, authors, beauty experts, and literary partners, this space is designed to energize women and remind us all that our existence has created decades of groundbreaking history.
- Pageant Historian & Panelist: Dr. Elwood Watson — Journalist, professor, and expert on the social impact of U.S. pageants.
- Cultural Historian: Margot Miflin — Author of Looking for Miss America: A Pageant’s 100-Year Quest to Define Womanhood and Lehman College professor.
- Entertainment Veteran: Brian Edwards — Longtime pageant judge, executive, and publicist to our event honoree and video contributor, Vanessa Williams.
- Literary Partner: Ebony Tomatoes Collective — Curating poetry, writing, and live storytelling.
- Beauty Partner: KTW Beauty Studios — Leading an exclusive workshop on iconic Black pageant makeup looks from the 1970s to today.
Volunteer
Join our team of volunteers and help make Jamorra Signatures a success at one of our dinners, presentations, or panels. Email m.jamorra@gmail.com for more info!