Dr.Patricia McDougall
~ Professional Photographer ~
Presently Senior Miss Black America New York 2023
National Pageant Coordinator, Senior Miss Black America Washington, DC
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Copa: Where are you from?
Patricia: I'm originally from Belize due to Hurricane "Hattie." I moved to Staten Island, New York. Afterward, I moved to New Jersey for 2 years before traveling to California for 1 year to South Central Los Angeles. After the riots broke out there during the Rodney King incident it was a great time to move to Virginia. After high school, I worked at Paramount Pictures in the heart of New York City on 59th and Columbus Circle. where I met many stars. (Eddie Murphy, Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford and more) I also attended the legendary rainy concert Diana Ross concert in Central Park in front of 800,000 attendees. Copa: At what time did you establish your Photography Business?
Patricia: I started a photography business in 2014. I cover many fabulous events and travel nationally and internationally. Copa: Where do you reside presently?
Patricia: I live in the metropolitan Washington, DC, area, also known as the DMV. I've raised my family here and started working at Howard University. Copa: We also see that you've been quite active in the world of pageantry for some time. Would you like to share more information with us about that?
Patricia: I joyfully entered pageantry competition and became Miss Senior Universe 1st runner-up/ Miss Senior Universe Belize. |
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Map of Belize
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Patricia attended Diana Ross's concert in Central Park NYC July 21,1983
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Ben Vereen, Entertainer
Roland Martin & Wayne Fredrick former President of Howard University.
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Patricia chatting with Donna Brazille, commentator and political activist.
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J. Morris Anderson Sows the Seeds of Positivity and Reaps the Flowers of Success! He founded the "American Institute of Positivity" as well as created and founded the Miss Black America Pageant! He coined the word, "Positivity"; Published Black America Magazine; and authored the book, "The Seeds of Positivity"! He can be found conducting the American Institute of Positivity's "Success Seekers Seminars" from time to time.
Aleta Anderson, Executive Producer of Miss Black America Pageant & Miss Black America Founder, J. Morris Anderson.
Angie Gates, President and CEO of Events DC. and Jan Du Plain Global Enterprise.
BEYA Conferene
For more information on The Senior Miss Black America Pageant:
www.missblackamerica.com
Dr. Rebertha Pope Matthews Brown is extremely blessed to have discovered her unique gift to empower people by the age of twelve. Rebertha ,a native of Hartford, CT, is an accomplished actress poised to share her SUPER POWERS during the Miss Black America Pageant and Positivity Pageant.
Dobreena Helm, was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Southern Charm Meets the Savvy, Wise , and Fit, Senior Miss Black America Delegate who
now resides in the Garden State of New Jersey.
now resides in the Garden State of New Jersey.
Vene Antionette La Gon, is a native Washingtonian.
She is a HBCU graduate with a Military Commission from Howard University. Vene currently holds the title Senior Miss Black America, District of Columbia.
She is a HBCU graduate with a Military Commission from Howard University. Vene currently holds the title Senior Miss Black America, District of Columbia.
Yvette L. Nelson, a sought-after Model and Runway coach. She is a Survivor and a Champion of Domestic Violence Victims. This Sisterhood is complimented
by Yvette's readiness to provide service and
encouragement.
by Yvette's readiness to provide service and
encouragement.
Phyllis Spencer love for fitness and modeling has taken her on an incredible journey over the past 30, plus, years and brought her directly home to where she is welcomed with open arms within the Sisterhood of Miss Black America at the Senior Miss Black America Pageant.
Dr. Marguerite Gayle-Major
From the inner city of Miami, Florida, Dr. Marguerite is highly motivated and proud to be a part of the
Sisterhood of Miss Black America (SOMBA). Queen Marguerite says, "As an amazing progressive woman, I am a fortunate support system, aligned with the SOMBA organization that has been changing the ideology of America with Excellence for close to six decades".
From the inner city of Miami, Florida, Dr. Marguerite is highly motivated and proud to be a part of the
Sisterhood of Miss Black America (SOMBA). Queen Marguerite says, "As an amazing progressive woman, I am a fortunate support system, aligned with the SOMBA organization that has been changing the ideology of America with Excellence for close to six decades".
Dr. Angela Stribling Do you recognize her lovely face? Angela is an illustrious Radio and Television Personality. She is a Sultry Jazz Singer and an Influential Brand Ambassador.
Angela comes to the Miss Black America Pageant and
Positivity Cruise from the Washington, DC area.
Angela comes to the Miss Black America Pageant and
Positivity Cruise from the Washington, DC area.
Rose Davis Hails from the USA Motor City, Detroit, Michigan. This is not her first Pageant Rodeo. Rose is a professional Pageant Judge and Rodeo has advocated for the Miss Black America Pageant for over a decade.
It is now her time to shine bright on the Senior Miss Black America stage..
It is now her time to shine bright on the Senior Miss Black America stage..
left to right (SMBA) Wash. DC Vene Antionette La Gon, (SMBA) Liz Dicker, (SMBA) NY Patricia McDougall
