Miss Missouri

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  There she is: Out of the closet, and ready for Miss America

  Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Miss Missouri Erin O'Flaherty is the first Miss America contestant to win a state title after coming out.

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  First out lesbian Miss America contestant tackles suicide prevention

  Sunday, September 4, 2016

  Miss Missouri, Erin O'Flaherty, is the first openly lesbian contestant to win a state title in the Miss America pageant.

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  First openly gay Miss Missouri crowned

  Thursday, June 23, 2016

  "I don't know that I intended to be the first, but I am. So I'm very excited about it," she said.

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