Former Miss Texas Averie Bishop recently penned an opinion piece that expressed her concerns about the state of Texas and its treatment of marginalized and minority communities. “Y’all Means All”: In her article published on MSNBC on Saturday, the 26-year-old influencer and political activist started by highlighting her reign as Miss Texas 2022, which she dedicated to advocating for diversity, inclusion and equality in the state. Positive cultural shifts: According to Bishop, she is concerned that Texas politicians could hinder the state’s progress by oppressing marginalized and minority Texans, as she experienced firsthand the challenges of being part of a minority community.