NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Submission - Disrupted

Excellence in Radio Award

Disrupted is a radio show and podcast about change and the people who make that change possible. Exploring the inequities that permeate our society is central to what we do, whether we are talking about race, class, sexual identity or gender.

In its early stages, Miss America was mostly about physical beauty. Today, pageants have placed more emphasis on interviewing skills, social platform and inclusiveness.

Shavana Clarke is the first openly queer and lesbian woman to win Miss Connecticut USA. In this conversation with host, Khalilah Brown-Dean, Shavana shares her pageant experience and her mental health journey.

Original airdate: July 17, 2024