"Miss Texas Sparks Controversy with Diversity Platform"
Averie Bishop, the first Asian Miss Texas, has used her platform to advocate for diversity and inclusion, challenging the far-right policies supported by Texas's White male leaders. Despite facing skepticism and challenges to her legitimacy, Bishop has spoken out on issues such as race, abortion, immigration, voting, same-sex marriage, school shootings, and comprehensive sex education. She has met with Republican leaders to discuss the state's needs and has traveled extensively to promote her message. Bishop represents a rapidly diversifying Texas, which is now majority minority, and hopes to continue her advocacy by running for a seat in the state legislature in the future.