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Bailey Anne Kennedy, a 31-year-old Cambodian-American trans-woman, was crowned Miss Maryland USA. As the first transgender woman to hold this title, Kennedy, wife of a US Marine, will now compete at Miss USA, which will be held in Los Angeles on Aug. 4. In her interview with DC News Now, Kennedy expressed feeling supported by the “sisterhood” of women competing alongside her in the pageant. This sense of camaraderie and mutual understanding among the contestants highlighted the inclusive and empowering nature of the event, where differences were celebrated rather than shunned. Read: Texas Surg…