Kennedy Twyman, best known as Little Miss Indy Juneteenth visited the Indianapolis Recorder on Feb. 17. In recognition of Black History Month, Twyman toured many historical sites and met with several prominent local leaders.
During her visit to the Recorder, Twyman learned about the legacy and influence of the newspaper.
Twyman was crowned Little Miss Indy Juneteenth on May 19, 2024 at the annual Miss Indy Juneteenth pageant.
As Little Miss Indy Juneteenth, she had a chance to travel to the holiday’s birthplace in Galveston, Tx. Seeing where it all began helped her learn much more about the holiday and its historical significance.
Representing her home state of Indiana, Twyman earned several awards at the national pageant including Little Miss Black Wall Street, the People’s Choice Award, Miss Congeniality and second place in the talent competition. Twyman earned her place as the first runner up for Little Miss Juneteenth USA.
“She may be the first runner up nationally, but she is always our princess here in Indy,” said the Miss Indy Juneteenth pageant organizers in a statement.
Twyman’s favorite subject in school is math. She loves traveling, drawing, singing and playing soccer. She would like to be a dentist when she grows up so she can make sure everyone loves their smile. She is the daughter of Kesha and Terance Twyman.
To learn more about the Miss Indy Juneteenth pageant, visit indyjuneteenth.org/missindyjuneteenth.
Contact Editor-in-Chief Camike Jones at camikej@indyrecorder.com or 317-762-7850.
Camike Jones is the Editor-in-Chief of the Indianapolis Recorder. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Jones has a lifelong commitment to advocacy and telling stories that represent the community.
