“The Standard of Trans Excellence in Pageantry” with a reputation of elegance, professionalism, community service and philanthropy.
Loving Greetings Black Trans Family, on behalf of your 2023 Mr, Miss & Mx Black Trans International, we welcome you to the 11th National Black Trans Advocacy Conference and invite you to a night of pageantry on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 7pm show starts at 7:30pm.
Be our guest and witness transgender and non-binary individuals from around the world meet up to participate in the only black transgender-focused pageant competition of its kind.
The Black Trans Royal history begins with the crowing of our first Black Trans International Pageant court in 2013!
The Black Trans International Pageantry System establishes a Royal Court to serve as ambassador for the black transgender community to promote transgender awareness and social equality crowning Mr, Miss & Mx Black Trans International.
The Black Trans International Pageantry System Mission is to advance black trans equality through the art of pageantry. Our work is grounded in health advocacy to help improve the lived experience of black transgender people.
Come join in on a night of Black Trans Pageantry
Join Us Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 7:30pm for the Black Trans International Pageant at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Duncanville Hotel.
The Next To Be Included In Black Trans Royalty History Is You!
The Mr, Miss & Mx Black Trans International title is held with pride in their African American Transgender identity and leads with love in commitment to the needs of their community. Black Trans International titleholders lead the mission of Black Trans International Pageantry System working to advance black and transgender equality through the art of pageantry. Get familiar with the requirements and apply to become the Next Mr, Miss, Mx Black Trans International
NATIONAL TITLEHOLDERS ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIES
Black Trans International titleholders are responsible for reigning with elegance, philanthropy and community service.
Titleholders serve twelve months providing black trans outreach and positive visibility to create social change.
ELEGANCE Black Trans International titleholders are viewed as a role model and inspiration to others
PHILANTHROPY Black Trans International titleholders raises $1500 each to help fund Trans Health Scholarships.
COMMUNITY SERVICE Black Trans International titleholders give back in time. Goodwill Ambassador Goal: 500+ Hours each to include:
CONTESTANT ELIGIBILITY
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Entry Fee for all divisions is $200. Early Registration Fee of $150 is available on or before April 1.
BLACK TRANS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
35% Personal Interview: A personal interview is required for all BTIPS candidates. Personal interview provides an opportunity to further discuss the mutual opportunities with BTIPS. This panel interview also evaluates your ability to embody the mission of BTIPS and three pillars of elegance, philanthropy and community service. Each contestant will be credited for their Online Application, Attire, Personal Grooming, Communications Skill and Overall Response in a professional panel interview.
15% Presentation: “Calling All Royalty” theme. As part of the Black Trans International Pageantry System, you are viewed as an inspiration to others. In the presentation competition call on our ancestors and bring to the stage your creative interpretation of “Royalty”. Limited to (3) Minutes. Each contestant will earn points for Theme Wear (Color Royal Blue, Orange and White or any combination of the 3) Creativity, Personal Grooming and Overall Presentation.
15% Talent: As part of the duties of the Black Trans International Pageant Royalty, you may be asked to entertain to promote the pageantry system. Each Contestant will display his/her entertainment ability through Lip-Sync, Live Vocal, and/or Other Entertainment. (5minutes with 3 minute setup time) and will be credited for Artistic Selection, Entertainment Value, and Over All Talent Presentation.
15% Evening Gown/Men’s Formal Wear: As part of the duties of the Black Trans International Pageant Royalty, you may be asked to appear or participate in formal or black tie events. Each Contestant will display formal attire and will be credited for Formal Wear Selection, Personal Grooming and Overall Appearance. Men’ Formal Wear is defined as a suit & tie or tuxedo. Miss Contestants: Evening Gown is defined as a floor length gown (At the ankle or longer).
20% Onstage Q/A: As part of the duties of the Black Trans International Pageant Royalty, you will be asked to appear at public speaking engagements or possibly to respond to media interviews. Each contestant will be asked short impactful questions to assess their interview skill set and will be credited for Personality/Composure, Communications Skill, Answer Content and Overall Response.
NATIONAL PRIZE PACKAGE valued at over $7000 to include:
National Media Recognition
The Official Black Trans International Dazzling Crown
The Official Black Trans International Satin Embroidered Sash
The Official Black Trans International Logo Pin
Full Page Ad in National Conference Souvenir Journal
Presentation at 2023 Black Trans Advocacy Awards Gala
Complimentary Photo shoot Friday after the pageant (Colors are Black & White)
Complimentary BTAC24 Registration & Travel Accommodations
Cash Prizes Award
At Crowing: $1500. Cash award at crowing can increase up to $3000 night of if there are more than 3 contestants per division.
At Give-Up: $500 based on successful completion of the BTIPS contract, fulfilling the BTIPS Pillars: Elegance, Philanthropy and Community Service goals.
Registration & Interview will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Duncanville Hotel on Wednesday April 25, 2024 at 2:00PM. All contestants are required to arrive on time in professional interview attire.
Agenda
Contestant Line-up
Your contestant number and interview schedule will be based on the time/date your online application is received.
For clarity, the contestant who submits their online application last will be contestant #1 in their division. The contestant who submits their online application first will be the last contestant in their division.
Contestant Music
Contestant music must be labeled and uploaded online no later than April 25 1:30PM when registration begins. No vulgar language to be played in any music. No YouTube Music Files Accepted.
Upload Music Here
Since 2021, the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition and FOLX have provided free gender-affirming hormone therapy to over 180 in need.
Black Trans International Pageantry System is raising $10,000 towards the larger goal.
If you can, please donate or sponsor to support trans people in need.
