september 17: the story of Vanessa Williams, the first black miss america

She is beauty, she is grace, she is...stripped of her title for some sexist “scandal”? For Vanessa Williams, the first Black woman to be crowned Miss America in 1983, the scrutiny women (especially WOC!) are subject to while in the spotlight is all too familiar. Talk about a double standard! Despite unfair pageant practices, Williams emerged stronger than ever, highlighting her resilience and overall “badass-ery”. Then, Maia brings up another “scandal” involving The Ed Sullivan Show and a famous song from The Doors. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Distributed by Talkhouse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices