'It was an honor just to be able to represent my community,' said Kataluna Enriquez, the first openly transgender woman to vie for the Miss USA crown.
The Miss Navajo Nation Pageant showcases deep knowledge of culture, customs and language along with skills needed to thrive in the modern world.
While fulfilling press duties during her Miss Nevada tenure, Enriquez consistently used her platform to empower others from marginalized communities and share her own success story. Before she was a state beauty queen, Enriquez got her start in fashion design by sewing her own dresses because she couldn’t find any that fit her body or budget.
“Thank you for giving me a chance to show you, and show the world another side of the story that isn’t often told correctly,” she continued on Instagram. “To every person who ever felt invisible or denied the chance to be their best self, this is for you. I am a living breathing example of what was impossible. Do not let expectations and socio standards stop you from living your truth and chasing your dreams.”
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