Meet the first ever Ghanaian crowned as Miss Texas

Miss Annette Addo-Yobo made history by becoming the first Ghanaian to win the 'Miss Texas' pageant, held on Saturday, June 27, 2024, at the Charles W. Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas.

She was awarded a substantial $20,000 scholarship and will represent Texas at the upcoming Miss America pageant.

Addo-Yobo took to Instagram to express her gratitude, describing herself as humbled and honoured to be crowned the 87th Miss Texas.

She expressed her commitment to making a positive impact within the Texas community and among her fellow Miss Texas contestants.

In addition to her pageant success, Addo-Yobo shed light on her advocacy work through the SPARK Project, which focuses on autism awareness, safety, and education for children.

She shared her personal connection to the cause, citing her younger brother Andrew's diagnosis on the autism spectrum at age four after immigrating to the United States, which presented significant challenges for him.

"As a sibling of someone on the spectrum, I witnessed firsthand the systemic challenges and educational gaps," said Addo-Yobo. "My mission is to elevate the voices of the autism community and advocate for comprehensive support from lawmakers, decision-makers, and the community."

Born in Ghana and raised in Canada and the United States, Annette Addo-Yobo pursued her studies at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology in 2020.

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