Miss America 2019: Miss Michigan praised for addressing Flint water crisis during pageant opening

Emily Sioma may not have won the crown in the 2019 Miss America pageant, but she has been hailed as a queen for addressing the Flint water crisis while in the spotlight. The 2019 Miss Michigan contestant used her introduction to the national stage to spotlight the ongoing water crisis in her home state, drawing instant praise among the crowd and across social media. "From a state with 84 per cent of the US fresh water but none for its residents to drink, I am Miss Michigan, Emily Sioma," she said.

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