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✩Miss Black United States 2025
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“Every opportunity I have now began at The Mecca.”Ilahi Creary (B.S. ’22) was recently crowned Miss Black United States 2025, becoming the first Black woman representing Massachusetts to win a national title across any pageant system.She was driven to the Black United States pageant system because of its principles of scholarship, leadership, mentorship, community impact, and sisterhood.Creary first fell in love with pageants after winning Miss Black and Gold for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated @betachapteralphas at Howard University.“Doing Miss Black and Gold Howard kind of showed me a microcosm of what you could do with a platform—with people backing you and supporting you and funding you,” Creary said.As a first-generation graduate, she also credits Howard for instilling in her the spirit of trusting herself and knowing that what’s meant for her won’t pass her by.That led the biology major and chemistry minor to do two gap years after graduation. She worked at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and became a published researcher before getting a full ride to Harvard, where she is pursuing an MPH in public health and policy.Her advice to others: “Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t accomplish something. Don’t let people project their fears onto you. Be as delusional as you want about your dreams.”Read more about her journey to the crown with the 🔗 in our bio.#howarduniversity #missblackunitedstates by @diosa.sol

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“I feel like myself times a million.”Two years ago, we spoke to Ilahi Creary at her Harvard Chan School Orientation. Today, she’s getting ready to graduate with an MPH in Health Policy. Ilahi was a highly active student during her time at Harvard, serving as a student ambassador, joining the student government, and working as a research assistant for faculty member John McDonough.We are looking forward to welcoming Ilahi and the rest of the Class of 2026 to Harvard Chan School’s global community of alumni in just two weeks! by @diosa.sol

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Extra & educated thangya! #firstgen by @diosa.sol

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@harvard was never the dream. Becoming her was. by @diosa.sol

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Power beyond the podium, in practice. From moderating the “Art, Influence, and the Work That Follows” panel about Advocacy in the Arts to standing alongside mayors and leaders shaping cities in real time, this weekend was a reminder that influence is only the beginning.What matters is the work that follows. @harvard @harvardkennedyschool #advocacymatters by @diosa.sol

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Harvard Grad but make it BAD❤️‍🔥 I was belly laughing and filled with the utmost joy all weekend, enjoy some of my fav costumes from #brunch #michaeljackson #mjparty by @diosa.sol

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Giving every city something to remember by @diosa.sol

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Accustomed to winning by @diosa.sol

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We are honored to welcome Ilahi Creary, Miss Black United States 2025 and a Master of Public Health candidate in Health Policy at Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health.A Harvard Presidential Scholar and first generation college graduate, Ilahi’s work bridges public health, policy, and culture. Through her platform, Championing Health Equity, she uses storytelling and advocacy to elevate underrepresented voices and push for systemic change.Her experience spans clinical research, global health initiatives, and community based advocacy. As Miss Black United States, she brings a unique voice to conversations about leadership, representation, and public health equity.Join us on April 18 at Harvard Kennedy School as we explore how leadership across sectors can shape more inclusive futures! by @diosa.sol

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Some years change you. Others refine you. A toast to poise prevailing! by @diosa.sol

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