Sun, May 21, 2023: Kansas City's Autumn Black has won over 25 Contestants and crowned Miss Missouri USA 2023 by Mikala McGhee Miss Missouri USA 2022 today on Sunday May 21, 2023 at the end of Grand finale in pageant venue The Mansion Theatre for the Performing Arts in Branson, Missouri.

Autumn Black is a graduate of The University of Missouri with a degree in Journalism and minor in Business Administration. Her passion for storytelling and connecting with audiences started with her YouTube channel, which boasts over 300,000 lifetime viewers. While at Mizzou, Autumn took on various leadership positions in news, media, and technology.

Autumn currently works at one of the largest technology companies in the world as a Social Media Manager. She has authored and published over 40 articles on various topics, served as a digital correspondent, led global teams and hosted a show to prepare students for the real world.

As the founder of “The Flawless Movement,” Autumn provides resources for students to become career-ready and tech-savvy.

Autumn loves exploring downtown KC with her rescue dog, and discovering new coffee shops and restaurants with her loved ones. She also enjoys a good sweat at barre and yoga classes.