holiday, cities all over the country are marking the day with parades, performances, and in a growing number of places, pageants. while beauty pageants have long faced criticism, organizers say the juneteenth pageants are less about looks but more about teaching them the history they don't flern school. we heard from the national miss juneteenth. here's what she said about her experience. >> the juneteenth pageant is not just about beauty. it's about the needs that you're going to need in life about your etiquette, how you speak, just being part of the pageant, you're part of something that's historical and you're starting in something that you will use and you will need for the rest of your life. >> with me now, adrian sledge, director and chairperson of the miss juneteenth pageant in fort worth, texas. great to see you. we've seen so many other high-profile national pageants.