After noticing her domestic violence abuser was in the audience, Smith called him out from the stage.
During the interview portion of the pageant, Smith was asked about her vision as the next Miss Kansas.
Instead of falling into silence, I chose to live out my vision for a better world.
I took back my powernot just for myself, but for my dreams and everyone watching and listening.
Its something that Im still experiencing and dealing with today.
Smith will compete as Miss Kansas in the Miss America pageant in January 2025.
