Hi Friends,
My name is Tracii Black, and I am honored to be raising funds through the AHA Go Red for Women x Miss America collaboration to support women’s heart health and educational scholarships.
I came to America at the age of 11, navigating a new country, culture, and school system largely on my own. Like many first-generation immigrants, my journey has not been linear. I have experienced setbacks, uncertainty, and moments of having to rebuild — but through it all, I have continued to stand strong and move forward.
Today, at 27, I am returning to school to pursue a career in healthcare. I am currently enrolled in a CNA program and working toward becoming a Registered Nurse. My heart is deeply rooted in helping others — bringing comfort, care, and encouragement into people’s lives during moments when they need it most.
This journey has taught me that it’s okay to make mistakes, it’s okay to start again, and most importantly, it’s okay to believe in yourself. Supporting this campaign allows me to give back to women through both education and health advocacy — two things that have shaped my own life profoundly.
Thank you for supporting not just my journey, but a future where more women have access to opportunity, care, and the chance to rise.
With gratitude,
Tracii Black
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Miss America and Miss America's Teen National Scholarships are awarded by a separate non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the Miss America's Scholarship Foundation Inc. This collaboration provides funds for national awards, and in addition, both Miss America's/Miss America's Teen State Scholarships and the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement. The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women is Miss America's Scholarship Foundation's national health thought leader. All above mentioned entities are 501(c)(3) organizations and all donations to this campaign are fully tax-deductible per IRS regulations.
