BY: Denver Sean
Published 10 years ago
Once upon a time, your newly-crowned 2016 Miss Teen USA had a penchant for using the N-word.
Shortly after winning this year’s title, 18-year-old title winner Karlie Hay’s old tweets surfaced — and they’re full of racial slurs.
She issued an apology for her past ways, blaming them on ‘personal struggles.’
Several years ago, I had many personal struggles and found myself in a place that is not representative of who I am as a person…
— Chanel Williams (@MissTXTeenUSA) July 31, 2016
I admit that I have used language publicly in the past which I am not proud of and that there is no excuse for. Through hard work…
— Chanel Williams (@MissTXTeenUSA) July 31, 2016
Through hard work, education and thanks in large part to the sisterhood that I have come to know through pageants, I am proud to say that…
— Chanel Williams (@MissTXTeenUSA) July 31, 2016
I am today a better person. I am honored to hold this title and I will use this platform to promote the values of…
— Chanel Williams (@MissTXTeenUSA) July 31, 2016
The Miss Universe Organization, and my own, that recognize the confidence, beauty and perseverance of all women.
— Chanel Williams (@MissTXTeenUSA) July 31, 2016
We had personal struggles at 15 too…but they didn’t involve racial slurs!
