Meet the International Festival princesses: Marissa Pabon, African American princess
June 2, 2009 · Print This Article
Name: Marissa Pabon
Nationality: African American
Sponsor: Harrison Cultural Community Centre
Hometown: Lorain
Age: 17 (will turn 18 on June 29, the day after the festival)
Parents: Carol Mosely and Mark Jones
High school: Southview
Future plans: Will attend the University of Toledo 2009-2010. “I plan on going to college and study in pre med to become either a pediatrician or surgeon.”
Costume: “My dress is from Ghana and is made of Kente cloth. The design on the dress is called ‘FAWOHODIE’ which means independence, freedom and emancipation. Green represents planting, harvesting and spiritual growth. Black means maturation and intensified spiritual energy. Blue means peacefulness, harmony and love. White means purification and festive occasions.”
Roots: “My dad, stepdad and stepmom are African American and my biological mom is Puerto Rican.”
Favorite ethnic food: barbecue chicken, ribs, yams and sweet potato pie
Favorite musician: Panic at the Disco
Favorite book: Harry Potter series
Favorite movie: “Dirty Dancing”
A message from Marissa: “I’m proud to be an African American, and I love my family’s heritage. Furthermore I’d like to say ‘Go Obama! Congrats on being our first African American president.’ “
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