Released on: September 30, 2008, 2:30 am

Press Release Author: Cathy Mogler

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: The pageant provides an early introduction to the arts and
training in public speaking, while promoting individual creativity and stimulating a
heightened cultural understanding. It is the largest scholarship pageant for African
American girls of this age group.

Press Release Body: Houston, TX, September 30, 2008 -- The Little Miss African
American Scholarship Pageant (LMAA) celebrated its landmark 15th year on Sunday,
August 10, 2008 at 4:00 pm in Los Angeles, California at the Universal Sheraton in
Universal City.

LisaRaye Misick (UPN’s, All of Us), World Boxing Champion Laila Ali, James Pickens
Jr. (ABC’s Grey's Anatomy) and Emmy nominated actress, Chandra Wilson (ABC’s Grey’s
Anatomy) are confirmed to join an already celebrity packed panel of judges and
presenters, which includes: Curtis Conway, former NFL Player and Antwone Fisher
(Director, Training Day),Tequan Richmond (Everybody Hates Chris), Jimmy Jean Louis
(Heroes), just to name a few.

LMAA is a non-profit educational program designed to showcase the creative and
academic talents of young girls living in urban centers throughout the country. Each
year, girls between the ages of 6-12 years old participate in this program. The
pageant provides an early introduction to the arts and training in public speaking,
while promoting individual creativity and stimulating a heightened cultural
understanding. It is the largest scholarship pageant for African American girls of
this age group.

Created by Lisa Ruffin (Actress/Choreographer) in 1993, LMAA has raised thousands of
dollars towards the educational aspirations of its participants as well as their
families. Thousands of lives have been touched and changed through this program.

LMAA provided prizes such as Clio Hair Products and scholarships to schools
including Phillips Performing Arts Musical Theater for Kids, Alexia Robinson’s
Acting School and City of Angeles Ballet. The Queen will receive a trip to Disney
World in Florida. Contestants will have the opportunity to meet with people who have
become successful in a variety of professions.

For more information on Little Miss African American Pageant please visit
www.littlemissafricanamerican.com
For more information on Clio Hair Care products please visit www.clioproducts.com
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Contact Details: Cathy Mogler
Little Miss African American Pageant
Houston , TX 77069
720.261.7878
cathyjmchouston@yahoo.com
http://www.clioproducts.com