AFRO: What made you originally want to compete for Miss DC Teen USA and was this your first time competing in the pageant (or any pageant for that matter)?

AFRO: Explain your role and responsibilities as Miss D.C. Teen USA and how you generally are able to meet these requirements.

SJ: My role as Miss D.C. Teen USA is to be a positive influence for girls in the city.

AFRO: Has your life and duties as Miss D.C. Teen USA been impacted since the COVID-19 pandemic?

My life has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, being that all of my duties as Miss D.C. Teen USA are to be active in the community and visit as many places and people as possible.