Miss New Jersey Teen USA Crowned Miss Teen USA 2023 !

UmaSofia Srivastava, a high school student, was crowned Miss Teen USA 2023 on Thursday night in Reno, Nevada.

Srivastava is the first Mexican-Indian Miss New Jersey Teen USA and the first Miss New Jersey Teen USA to win the national title.

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Srivastava nabbed the night's biggest honor after a week full of activities including interviews, preliminary rounds, and a costume contest.

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In an Instagram post, Srivastava shared that she had won the costume portion of the pageant, wearing an elaborate bee costume.

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Srivastava is a high school student who is passionate about social justice and helping others. She plans to use her platform as Miss Teen USA to advocate for children's rights and education.

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Srivastava's victory is a historic moment for the Miss Teen USA pageant. She is the first Mexican-Indian Miss Teen USA and the first Miss New Jersey Teen USA to win the national title.

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Srivastava's victory is also a sign of the changing times. The Miss Universe Organization recently announced that it is removing the age limit for its pageants, meaning that all women over the age of 18 will be able to compete.

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Srivastava's victory is an inspiration to young women everywhere. She is a role model for girls who dream of achieving their goals and making a difference in the world.

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