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LifeMiss Utah will be the first bi woman to compete in Miss USA
Slawson realized her queer identity after a nearly lethal struggle with bipolar disorder during her teenage years.
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News (USA)There she is: Out of the closet, and ready for Miss America
Miss Missouri Erin O’Flaherty is the first Miss America contestant to win a state title after coming out.
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News (USA)First out lesbian Miss America contestant tackles suicide prevention
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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News (USA)
First openly gay Miss Missouri crowned
“I don’t know that I intended to be the first, but I am. So I’m very excited about it,” she said.
