UVI Student Government to Host AfroMode, Culminating in Miss Black Virgin Islands 2026 Coronation

The University of the Virgin Islands Student Government Association will host AfroMode, an African Fashion Show centered on Black and Virgin Islands culture, on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the 13D Research and Innovation Center on UVI’s Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas. The student-led event will culminate in the Miss Black Virgin Islands 2026 Coronation.

AfroMode is designed as a cultural showcase highlighting African and Virgin Islands heritage through fashion, performance, and pageantry. Organizers describe the event as both a celebration and an educational platform, emphasizing student leadership, artistic expression, and cultural awareness within the university community.

The evening will conclude with the coronation of Majestik Freedom as Miss Black Virgin Islands 2026. Freedom is a member of the Black Heritage Committee, a 2025 UVI graduate in Fine Arts and Education, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership.

Beyond its cultural focus, the event also serves as a fundraiser and reflects the university’s broader commitment to student leadership development, cultural education, and academic advancement.