(July, 2018 - Washington, DC) In July, 2018, board certified plastic surgeon, business coach, and professional empowerment speaker Dr. Myla Bennett entered into a 2nd year partnership with the Miss Black USA™ pageant. The partnership’s with Dr. Myla Bennett and the Preserve Your Pretty® Campaign will continue to focus on increasing the self esteem of young women across the nation. This year’s pageant will take place on August 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Miss Black USA™ Pageant will officially adopt the “Preserve Your Pretty®” campaign’s goal of educating young women on the true meaning of being pretty from the inside out. In addition to raising the self-esteem for women across the nation, Dr.Myla will serve as the official business coach for Miss Black USA 2018 winner in an effort to increase female leadership roles and entrepreneurship. With contestants competing for cash prizes, scholarships and national recognition, Dr. Myla has also been selected as one of the celebrity judges for the annual Miss Black USA 2018 Pageant.

The Miss Black USA™ Organization empowers women to use their voices to make a difference in society. As a women of prestige, beauty and power, Dr. Myla Bennett is a true reflection of Miss Black USA’s definition of today’s ultimate role model. “I am very excited to be a part of Miss Black USA 2019." Featured in Essence Magazine, Allure Magazine, BET, JET Magazine, The New York Times, The Root, The Tom Joyner Morning Show and more, Miss Black USA™ is a highly respected organization redefining what it means to be a courageous, compassionate and confident black woman in today’s society.

“I’m honored to be selected to be in partnership with the Miss Black USA Pageant for the second year in a row. I love what it represents and how it is so much in line with the mission of the “Preserve Your Pretty®” campaign.” explained Dr. Myla Bennett.

Dr. Myla Bennett has become one of the most sought after female plastic surgeons on the east coast. She is a graduate of The Ohio State University Medical Center and has been featured in both national and international publications and networks including: JET Magazine, NBC, Black Enterprise, Bravo Television Network, Radio One, WEtv, and many more. She is the owner of Ederra Bella Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa®, and the founder of both the Preserve Your Pretty® and Preserve Your Handsome™ brands. Dr. Myla Bennett is also a recipient of the Barack Obama Presidential Award. She has had the opportunity to work with celebrity/influential clients throughout her career and has also been selected as an official TEDx Speaker.

Miss Black USA will be held at 5:00 pm at the UDC Theater of The Arts located at 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008. For more information, please visit www.missblackusa.org.