LANCASTER, Calif.—As previously reported, mothers in the Antelope Valley are beginning a movement for school district reform. Headed by Cynthia Beverly, a mother of four, the group of parents and community members are demanding the Antelope Valley school districts properly educate their children.

According to the mothers’ reports, their African American students are being mistreated and improperly instructed throughout the valley, particularly students in special education.

The Antelope Valley Black Chamber of Commerce crowned the queens in their first scholarship pageant. It was an evening of divine beauty, talent, and intelligence as 13 young ladies competed in three categories for a scholarship and the opportunity to represent the chamber for the year. In the Little Miss category, Vivica Williams won queen. In the Junior Miss category, Braxton Cullors was crowned, and Loraina Caldron was runner up. Finally, in the Miss category, Krystin Schilling was named queen, and Emani Stanford was runner up.