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Miss United States 2018 is Andromeda Peters. Andromeda touts a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Theatre. No stranger to the stage, she became active in theatre at age 11 and remains passionate about writing, acting, and singing today. This penchant for the arts gave way to her interest in modeling and is signed with MMG NYC. Outside of the industry, Andromeda also works as a psychotherapist with a concentration in mindfulness and her very own self-love curriculum. As a therapist, Andromeda was led to her platform which is her movement Your Mind Matters where she teaches others that mental health is just as important as physical health. Andromeda runs workshops for women and teaches them self-care tips and provides mental health resources, as well as safety tips taught female police officers so that women feel empowered. She also teaches students the signs on when and how to seek help for themselves and others, and mindfulness techniques such as meditation. Andromeda’s passion lays in letting our country know that asking for help makes you brave.

Miss Africa USA Pageant proudly presents the celebrated Media Personality and Actor Lamont Easter as a Host for the 13th Annual Miss Africa USA Pageant slated for Saturday August 18 at Paint Branch Auditorium in Silver Spring Maryland. Together with Co-host Dr. Renee Allen, this promises to be a great night. Join us for the ultimate African experience with your host Lamont Easter. More About Lamont Easter Lamont is a television, film and commercial actor who has had or is currently making recurring appearances on shows such as Netflix’s House of Cards, Showtimes’s Homeland, HBO’s VEEP, CBS’s Madam Secretary, and in various national commercials and print campaigns. Lamont just recently completed a supporting role in the feature film Jacqueline & Jilly Written, Directed and Staring Victoria Rowell to be released this Fall. Lamont is also featured in many corporate video productions and has had leading and supporting roles in several independent films and web series. Lamont is the on-screen Spokesperson for a world-wide initiative by the US State Department that provides world leaders and their Governments critical information on Global Counterterrorism issues. Lamont is a sought-after MC/Host, hosting many events in his market including the Television, Internet & Video Association (TIVA) Peer Awards at the Embassy of France in Washington, DC. Lamont is known as a production, entertainment and new media people connecter and enabler in the mid-Atlantic market and beyond. Lamont is also a dedicated humanitarian and philanthropist advocating for equality for all and promoting public awareness for those afflicted with Childhood Cancer, Autism, sexual trafficking among many other issues of social conscience!