Jefferson is new TCAC Miss Black and Gold

When Destiny N. Jefferson was a student at Summer Creek in Orange, Texas, her family and fellow students knew that she would become a star someday. Well, the 21 year old senior majoring in biology at Prairie View A&M University moved into stardom as the new Texas Council of Alpha Chapters (TCAC) Miss Black and Gold sponsored by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on February 17 in Dallas, Texas. Destiny represented the Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter at the pageant along with Jasmine Blackman. The Miss Texas Black and Gold is an official preliminary to the Miss Black and Gold Southwest Region. Destiny was named First Runner-up in the pageant, however, the winner was unable to fulfill her obligation to the title and Destiny moved up to the position. She will represent the TCAC in the Southwest Region Pageant in April.

Destiny, born and partly raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, is the intelligent and ambitious daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles Jefferson.

Her ambition is to become a Medical Doctor/Pediatrician and to change the availability of healthcare, and to promote the physical and mental health of the black community. She is guided by the philosophy of “It Doesn’t Hurt to be nice and It Doesn’t Cost to Smile.” Some of her favorites are Blake Shelton, Jennifer Hudson, western movies and cartoons; seafood, riding horses, fishing and being outdoors.

Her platform is “Mindful Leaders, Mental Health.” She is most proud of her community involvement in working with Best Buddies which assists disabled children and The Red Door which provides relief and relocation of battered women and children, Vacation Bible School Teacher, Nursing Home Visits, Children’s Rehab Center and tutoring High School students at Church.

Part of her giving back is to speak to high school students on The Power of Education and the great need to pursue higher education. She also plan on helping to inspire the young scholars to be their best self and to aspire to great things despite what others may think. When asked to name two Persons she would invite to her fantasy dinner, she enthusiastically responded - Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey.

Upon winning the title Destiny was so elated and stated that her goal is to be the best Miss Black and Gold that she can be.