It was 1976 in New York when the first Miss Black and Gold Pageant was held. The pageant demonstrated talent, hard work and the character of the Alpha Phi Alpha participants.

Host Joya Bailey greets guests at the Miss Black & Old Gold Scholarship Pageant presented by the Alpha Phi Fraternity at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center on Nov. 10, 2023. Support student media!

Mr. and Miss Black Aurora crowned in first ever pageant 00:42 CHICAGO (CBS)-- Cheers and tears in Aurora as the first-ever mister and miss black aurora are crowned.