CAROLE ANNE-MARIE GIST

7figures Highlights & Honors A Black History Image Maker

By Dr. Brandy F. Gibson

Carole Anne-Marie Gist It’s African - American Miss USA

Carole Anne Marie Gist, born May 8, 1969 a native and jewel of Detroit, Michigan became Miss Michigan in 1990. Following this major award she became the first African American female to win the Miss USA pageant in Wichita, Kansas on March 2, 1990. This achievement was personal and the highlight for cheering supporters of Detroit. Everyone remembers where they were when she won. Further competition in 1990 the current reigning Miss USA at age 20 became the first Runner-Up for the Miss Universe competition. What a track record!

Gist, standing statuesquely at 6 feet with impeccable beauty that all can see has an even greater in-depth beauty inside. Her accomplishments became a calling card for young girls that were drawn to her like a magnet. Gist used her gift of beauty to witness Jesus to them. She provided

transportation to bringing approximately 15-20 girls to church each Sunday putting one of her multifaceted talents to work for the Kingdom of God.

My personal relationship with Carole was one of respect and transparency. Her confidence in my fashion consulting and retail operation allotted me opportunity to provide her daughter Tylar image and etiquette training at a young age. This proved to be rewarding, seeing how her daughter became such an elegant lady as her mom. Carole and I worked by shooting a fashion commercial for my business Elah Image in Detroit. The favor of God was present providing me with Carole Anne-Marie Gist, Miss USA and the top fashion models in Michigan, my sister Michelle Jefferson and Mr. Regis Johnson. Not only did she provide the involvement in the commercial but was a client of my business which catered ti celebrities in the sports and entertainment fields.

Gist is an affluent entrepreneur of Royal Physique Fitness and shares her skill set as a Physical Fitness Coordinator at Wayne State University. Health and fitness is a daily habit for her.

Gist is a graduate of Cass Technical High School in Detroit where Dianna Ross and other notables attended. Gist achieved even more in her passion for excellence in education displayed in her recent Masters Degree in Sports Administration. She obtained all A’s in every class graduating from Wayne State University in 2020 despite a pandemic. This remarkable woman maintains her beauty and brawn. At age 51 she gives other women the motivation to stay physically and mentally fit, always striving for excellence.