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Averie Bishop

law school graduate, influencer, political activist and Miss Texas 2022

Averie Bishop is a first generation law school graduate, viral influencer and political activist based in Dallas. She was Miss Texas 2022, and second runner-up in the 2023 Miss America pageant. 

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iFairfield, TX-JUNE 12: Miss Texas, Averie Bishop waves as she rides in a parade on Monday, June 12 in Fairfield, TX. Bishop, the first Filipina Miss Texas made her final stop as Miss Texas in Fairfield for a two day trip to visit local businesses and judge a local pageant. Bishop's platform of "Yall means all" had her talking a lot about diversity and inclusivity all around the state. (Sergio Flores for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

I became Miss Texas to spotlight diversity. But my state leaders are living in denial.