Houston native wins Miss Grand Texas 2024 title, going for the national crown

HOUSTON ( KIAH ) – It was a chance of a lifetime! Karina Ramirez was given the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss Grand Texas 2024.

Ramirez was crowned “Miss Grand Texas” 20224! The pageant is part of the “Miss Grand International” which was founded in 2013 by a Thai television host and producer. The pageant was founded in Thailand amidst a political crisis , inspiring the organizers to use the slogan ‘ No mob, Stop the Wars ‘ as part of its identity, later rephrased to ‘ Stop the War and Violence ‘ in the following year. The pageant aims to promote peace by being against all kinds of conflicts.

The pageant has primarily been focusing on humanitarian issues with the reigning titleholders dedicating their year to work as the organization’s spokesperson as well as involved in the charity events related to the said campaigns.

For Ramirez, her platform that she speaks on involves mental health and resources available for those in need. CW39 Anchor Sharron Melton sat down with Karina Ramirez to talk about how “Grand” is different from other pageants, what it would mean to her to win the national title in August in Miami, and how the program empowers women.

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