“Empowering Mississippi’s Beauty and Barber Community Since 1941”
Where legacy meets leadership, and beauty becomes a movement.
Welcome to MIBBA
Founded in 1941 by visionaries Clemmie Tardd and Levye Chapple, the Mississippi Independent Beauticians’ Association was born from a conversation and built into a movement. For over 80 years, we’ve trained, uplifted, and organized Black beauty professionals across the state—building a legacy of excellence, education, and unity.
About Us
Our Mission:
To elevate Mississippi’s beauty and barber professionals through education, community, and advocacy.
Our Vision:
To celebrate the diverse traditions of beauty and barbering, while guiding future professionals toward a legacy of leadership, learning, and unity.
Officers
President
Marqcus Jernigan
Vice President
Cynthia Kennedy
Financial Secretary
Kashunda Green
Treasurer
Monica Lindsey
Director of Education
Elisha Clanton
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WHY MIBBA?
The Mississippi Independent Beauty & Barbering Association (MIBBA) has proudly empowered beauty and barber professionals across Mississippi since 1941. We offer education, connection, and a powerful legacy of leadership—built by pioneers, carried by community.