Miss America said being the first Korean-American contestant to win shows how the pageant has become 'incredibly progressive'



The contestant from Alaska was crowned Miss America at an event. The emphasis on looks alone has evolved away from the emphasis on leadership, talent and communication skills, with a new focus on leadership, talent and communication skills. Emma was awarded a $100,000 college scholarship.

The first Korean American and the first Alaskan to hold the title in the 100 year history of the Miss America competition have both been crowned. In a phone call with The Associated Press on Friday, Emma said that she never imagined that she would be Miss America and Miss Alaska. The final two contestants were Lauren Bradford, Miss Alabama, and Broyles, who thought she was going to make an amazing Miss America.

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The San Jose Police Department announced on Wednesday that six men were arrested and charged with hate crimes for their alleged involvement in more than 70 cases of violent robberies, burglaries and thefts that have targeted over 100 Asian American women in the San Francisco Bay Area since last year. Police said the crime spree occurred between October 2020 and September 2021. The suspects, all between the ages of 20 and 30, are believed to be part of a gang that targeted Asian females and injured many of them.

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