Sponsors
Honoring the sponsors whose generosity and belief fueled every step of my queen journey.
Aquila Benjamin
Aquila Benjamin founded Roots of Fatima during one of the darkest moments of her life, transforming a single late‑night act of creation into a powerful journey of healing, purpose, and artistic rebirth. Today, her brand honors Black culture, timeless fashion, and the matriarchal strength that shaped her, offering bold, authentic designs that celebrate resilience, creativity, and the beauty of our shared stories.
IG: @rootsoffatima
Takoma Park, MD
With nearly three decades in the fashion industry, McDoris Fabrics and Fashion has stamped its footprints as the number-one-one-stop fashion house that deals in authentic African fashion, fabrics and accessories to fashion lovers all over the world. Our services include sewing, alterations, tying of scarfs and making of headgears for men and women as well as sales of clothes, headgears, fashion accessories, tailoring materials, laces, African ankara wax fabrics, Indian georges etc.
McDoris Fashion offers excellent customer services and high quality products at awesome prices.
IG: @mcdorisfashion
Samantha Middleton
Samantha Middleton is a celebrated DC native, makeup artist, and longtime model whose creative vision and signature blend of drama and elegance have made her a standout force in the region’s fashion and arts community. As the founder of SJM Studio, she uses her artistry, experience, and leadership to support, uplift, and inspire others, shaping spaces where beauty, confidence, and community connection thrive.
IG: sjm__studios
Howell's Standard
Washington, DC
Howell's Standard LLC provides raw, natural honey in its purest form, a variety of herb and fruit-infused honeys, and products from the hive. We are a small family-owned company in Northeast Maryland that appreciates the gifts of nature and artistic expression.
IG: @howellsstandard
Ms. Jean Vaughan
Mrs. Linda Corbin
Mrs. Marcia Baisden
Overwatch Engineering Consultants LLC
Donna Woods