{"id":11585,"date":"2021-08-19T21:44:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T01:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=11585"},"modified":"2021-08-19T21:45:04","modified_gmt":"2021-08-20T01:45:04","slug":"mirage-cruz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=11585","title":{"rendered":"Mirage Cruz"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/1017703_1382607051961573_1118573210_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mirage Cruz\" class=\"wp-image-90448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1-768x1074.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1.jpg 1143w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Mirage Cruz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Mirage Cruz is an entertainer out of Baltimore, Maryland but has also called Raleigh, North Carolina home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Titles and Awards<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69624\">Mr. Gay Florida America 2021<\/a><\/strong><br>Prelim to Mr. Gay America<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=91371\">Mr. Renaissance Opulence 2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=44864\">Mr. Gay United States 2017<\/a><\/strong><br>Interview, Creative Formal Wear, On Stage Question and Talent Category Award<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=53265\"><strong>Mr. Gay Capital City United States 2017<\/strong><\/a><br>Prelim to Mr. Gay United States<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. Capital Pride 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. Gay East Coast United States 2016<\/strong><br>Prelim to Mr. Gay United States<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. Gay Maryland United States 2015<\/strong><br>Prelim to Mr. Gay United States<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=91400\">Mr. Quest 2014<\/a><\/strong><br>(The Quest Club &#8211; Birmingham, Alabama)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=40020\"><strong>1st Alternate to Mr. USA Unlimited 2013<\/strong><\/a><br>Overall Interview Category Winner<br>(Masque Night Club &#8211; Dayton, Ohio)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. Bronx Empire City 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. Asbury Park 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. North Carolina USA Unlimited 2012<\/strong><br>Prelim to Mr. USA Unlimited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. North East International Inc 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. North East International Inc Newcomer 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=53475\"><strong>Mr. Wisconsin Unlimited 2011<\/strong><\/a><br>Prelim to Mr. Unlimited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. East Coast USA Unlimited 2009<br><\/strong><em>Mr. Gay East Coast USA<br><\/em>Prelim to Mr. Gay USA Unlimited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. Grand Central 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. Club Bunns 2005<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mr. King of Baltimore Pride 2005<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped aligncenter wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/69690887_2456437514578516_7976032011322130432_o-1024x1021.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1021\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/69690887_2456437514578516_7976032011322130432_o-1024x1021.jpg\" alt=\"Mirage Cruz\" data-id=\"90447\" data-link=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?attachment_id=90447\" class=\"wp-image-90447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/69690887_2456437514578516_7976032011322130432_o-1024x1021.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/69690887_2456437514578516_7976032011322130432_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/69690887_2456437514578516_7976032011322130432_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/69690887_2456437514578516_7976032011322130432_o-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/69690887_2456437514578516_7976032011322130432_o.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Mirage Cruz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1-732x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mirage Cruz\" data-id=\"90448\" data-link=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?attachment_id=90448\" class=\"wp-image-90448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1-768x1074.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/55594276_2337957096426559_7547206726844416000_o-1.jpg 1143w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Mirage Cruz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10800382_792482314143434_78527999_o-767x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10800382_792482314143434_78527999_o-767x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mirage Cruz\" data-id=\"90449\" data-link=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?attachment_id=90449\" class=\"wp-image-90449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10800382_792482314143434_78527999_o-767x1024.jpg 767w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10800382_792482314143434_78527999_o-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10800382_792482314143434_78527999_o-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10800382_792482314143434_78527999_o-768x1025.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10800382_792482314143434_78527999_o.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Mirage Cruz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23549945_2037821666440105_935722166294063160_o-683x1024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23549945_2037821666440105_935722166294063160_o-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mirage Cruz\" data-id=\"90450\" data-link=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?attachment_id=90450\" class=\"wp-image-90450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23549945_2037821666440105_935722166294063160_o-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23549945_2037821666440105_935722166294063160_o-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23549945_2037821666440105_935722166294063160_o-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23549945_2037821666440105_935722166294063160_o-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/23549945_2037821666440105_935722166294063160_o.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Mirage Cruz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/1017703_1382607051961573_1118573210_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/1017703_1382607051961573_1118573210_n.jpg\" alt=\"Mirage Cruz\" data-id=\"14518\" data-link=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?attachment_id=14518\" class=\"wp-image-14518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/1017703_1382607051961573_1118573210_n.jpg 316w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/1017703_1382607051961573_1118573210_n-111x150.jpg 111w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/1017703_1382607051961573_1118573210_n-223x300.jpg 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Mirage Cruz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mirage Cruz: Family Tree<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In the LGBTQIA+ community people get to choose their own family. Sometimes this accompanies their own biological families and sometimes this is the only family an individual has.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This section will outline the family tree of Mirage Cruz.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Father<\/strong>:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=29214\">Ray Matthews<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mirage Cruz: Links<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mirage.cruzmatthews\">Facebook<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mirage Cruz is an entertainer out of Baltimore, Maryland but has also called Raleigh, North Carolina home. Titles and Awards&#8230; <span class=\"gridview-grid-post-read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=11585\">read more<span class=\"gridview-sr-only\"> Mirage Cruz<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":90448,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[33,28,19],"class_list":["post-11585","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainers","tag-maryland","tag-north-carolina","tag-wisconsin","wpcat-6-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11585","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11585"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11585\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/90448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11585"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11585"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11585"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}