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This is a project that began in 2003 under the name Queer Magnet.  Here we archive entertainers, venues and events in the LGBTQIA+ community.    In 2014, we rebranded as Our Community Roots to more closely reflect the goals of this massive undertaking.   With more than 10,000 pages of content and nearly 30,000 photos, it is hard to believe how far we have come.  What started as a small tribute to a local bar and the entertainers that worked there is now shining a light on so many fantastic people in places across the country and world.

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Shooters (Cincinnati, Ohio)

January 26, 2021 admin Places

Shooters, now closed, was located at 927 Race Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Shooters was owned by Howard Sharon and closed after his death in March

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ARCHIVE: Shooters (Cincinnati, Ohio) | May 2015

January 26, 2021 admin Events

These photos are from various shows and events at Shooters in Cincinnati, Ohio during May of 2015. Included in this archive are: Chasity Marie – Zach

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Janet Michaels

Janet Michaels

January 26, 2021 admin Entertainers

Janet Michaels, who previously performed under the name of Janet Garrison, is an entertainer out of Columbus, Ohio.

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Ohio USofA Pageantry logo

Miss Gay Ohio USofA

January 26, 2021 admin Events

Miss Gay Ohio USofA is a prelim to Miss Gay USofA. Miss Gay Ohio USofA Titleholders Miss Gay Ohio USofA Titleholders 1988 – Kelley Cheval

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Big Mama

In Loving Memory of Big Mama

January 25, 2021 admin Entertainers

Big Mama aka Biggie was the illusion of James McDowell and an entertainer from Cleveland, Ohio. She was the founder of the Miss Gay Black

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Ginger Manchester - Photo by Tios Photography

In Loving Memory of Ginger Manchester

January 25, 2021 admin Entertainers

Ginger Manchester was an entertainer from Fort Wayne, Indiana. We sadly lost Ginger in January of 2021. Ginger will be remembered for leaving her mark

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Latavia Frantz St. James

In Loving Memory of Latavia Frantz St. James

January 25, 2021 admin Entertainers

Latavia Frantz St. James was an entertainer out of Atlanta, Georgia. We sadly lost Latavia in January of 2021 due to complications from Covid-19. We

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Texas – Bar and Venue History

January 25, 2021 admin Places

Austin BT2 – 6607 N. I 35 Iron Bear, The – 121 W. 8th St. Oilcan Harry’s – 211 W. 4th St. Bryan Halo –

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Brick & Joe's (Dallas, Texas)

Brick & Joe’s (Dallas, Texas)

January 25, 2021 admin Places

Brick & Joe’s, also just known as the Brick, was located at two different addresses in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas. The establishment closed

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Barbie Onassis Davenport Dupree - Photo by Frida Monet

Barbie Onassis Davenport Dupree

January 25, 2021 admin Entertainers

Barbie Onassis Davenport Dupree is an entertainer out of Dallas, Texas. Titles and Awards 1st Alternate to Miss Gay Fort Worth USofA 2019Prelim to Miss

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Anita Rose

Anita Rose

January 25, 2021 admin Entertainers

Anita Rose is an entertainer out of Palm Springs, California.

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Kyra Nicole Sedique

Kyra Nicole Sedique

January 24, 2021 admin Entertainers

Kyra Nicole Sedique is an entertainer currently residing in Hickory, North Carolina where she is featured at places like Club Cabaret. Titles and Awards National

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Amber Rochelle - Photo by Peephole Images

Amber Rochelle

January 24, 2021 admin Entertainers

Amber Rochelle is an entertainer out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Titles and Awards National Don’t H8 Hall of Fame 2017 Miss National Don’t H8 ICON

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Ad | Club Cabaret (Hickory, North Carolina) | 1/16/2021

ARCHIVE: Club Cabaret (Hickory, North Carolina) | Ads from 2021

January 24, 2021 admin Events

Below are ads from 2021 for Club Cabaret (Hickory, North Carolina). January 2021

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Nevada – Bar and Venue Directory

January 24, 2021 admin Places

Las Vegas Charlie’s – 5012 Arville St. Ste 4 FreeZone – 610 E. Naples Dr. Fun Hog Ranch – 495 E. Twain Ave. Jimmy’s @

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Fun Hog Ranch (Las Vegas, Nevada)

Fun Hog Ranch (Las Vegas, Nevada)

January 24, 2021 admin Places

Fun Hog Ranch is located at 495 E. Twain Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada

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Quadz (Las Vegas, Nevada)

Quadz (Las Vegas, Nevada)

January 24, 2021 admin Places

Quadz, also known as Quadz Video Bar, is located at 4640 Paradise Road in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Britney Glam

Britney Glam

January 24, 2021 admin Entertainers

Britney Glam is an entertainer out of Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Ad | FreeZone (Las Vegas, Nevada) | 1/11/2021

ARCHIVE: FreeZone (Las Vegas, Nevada) | Ads from 2021

January 24, 2021 admin Events

Below are ads from 2021 for FreeZone (Las Vegas, Nevada). January 2021

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FreeZone (Las Vegas, Nevada)

FreeZone (Las Vegas, Nevada)

January 24, 2021 admin Places

FreeZone is located at 610 E. Naples Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada. FreeZone: The Location Below is the most recent map for this address: 610

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