In another historic example of inclusion and representation, newly crowned Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez will become the first-ever transgender pageant winner to compete for the Miss USA title.
Dan Avery of NBC News reported on Enriquez’s win at the Miss Nevada pageant on Sunday, June 27, a precursor to the national Miss USA pageant. She won the Miss Nevada title with a platform centered around issues of transgender awareness and mental health.
“My win is our win. We just made history. Happy Pride,” Enriquez announced on Instagram after her crowning.
