Washington Post Meet Miss Missouri, Erin O’Flaherty, the first openly gay Miss America contestant.

Los Angeles Times Entertainment Should Miss Teen USA have her crown taken away?

Refinery29 First, there wasn't an ounce of diversity in Miss Teen USA's top 5 pick but now this mess

CNN Erin O'Flaherty was crowned Miss Missouri in June. She is the first openly gay Miss America contestant in the pageant's 95-year history. http://cnn.it/296RIir

NBC News "Miss Teen USA's transition to athletic wear reads as less exploitative and more focused on the importance of physical fitness," the pageant organization said in a statement.

ABC News Erin O'Flaherty has been crowned the 2016 Miss Missouri, becoming the first openly gay woman to win a state pageant leading to the coveted Miss America Organization competition.

People Miss Missouri Erin O'Flaherty is in total disbelief.

John Gomes Miss Missouri working toward the Peoples Choice Award

Rubenstein Public Relations, Inc. Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, and Miss Universe share their personal stories and struggles, showing that these women are perfectly imperfect. (via Mashable)

Miss USA Thank you so much Mashable for speaking with Miss Universe, Miss Teen USA and me about all the importance of loving yourself and remembering that other people's opinions don't matter. http://mashable.com/2015/06/17/miss-universe-advice/?asdfs