Alma Cooper, Miss Michigan USA, was crowned Miss USA on August 4 and will compete in Miss Universe. Cooper, a military intelligence officer, and Stanford alum, won over 49 other contestants, including Bailey Anne Kennedy, the first transgender woman to compete in Miss USA. Kennedy, who is a Miss Maryland USA, made history as the first Asian-American and transgender woman to win her state title. In her Instagram post, she expressed hope for LGBTQ youth, emphasizing the importance of representation and inclusion. #Queer Up The USA View