{"id":21354,"date":"2023-03-24T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T20:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=21354"},"modified":"2023-03-24T16:43:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T20:43:34","slug":"miss-gay-akron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=21354","title":{"rendered":"Miss Gay Akron"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/46FE6554-25CD-4AB5-8B28-21C551C1C679.jpeg\" alt=\"Gay Akron Pageantry\" class=\"wp-image-134238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/46FE6554-25CD-4AB5-8B28-21C551C1C679.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/46FE6554-25CD-4AB5-8B28-21C551C1C679-400x382.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/46FE6554-25CD-4AB5-8B28-21C551C1C679-480x459.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miss Gay Akron is a regional pageant for the Akron, Ohio community and has been held at <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=80638\">Interbelt Nite Club<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Titleholders to Miss Gay Akron<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/13566208_1128731810483286_1397809662_n-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"36359\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/13566208_1128731810483286_1397809662_n-1.jpg\" alt=\"Samantha\" class=\"wp-image-36359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/13566208_1128731810483286_1397809662_n-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/13566208_1128731810483286_1397809662_n-1-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/13566208_1128731810483286_1397809662_n-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/13566208_1128731810483286_1397809662_n-1-326x435.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/13566208_1128731810483286_1397809662_n-1-700x933.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Samantha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/074.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"914\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/074-914x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tina Schumacher\" class=\"wp-image-473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/074-914x1024.jpg 914w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/074-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/074.jpg 1029w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 914px) 100vw, 914px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tina Schumacher<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/13662106_10209993687429902_6670956935960169271_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"642\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"94839\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/13662106_10209993687429902_6670956935960169271_o-642x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Trixie Morgan\" class=\"wp-image-94839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/13662106_10209993687429902_6670956935960169271_o-642x1024.jpg 642w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/13662106_10209993687429902_6670956935960169271_o-188x300.jpg 188w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/13662106_10209993687429902_6670956935960169271_o-94x150.jpg 94w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/13662106_10209993687429902_6670956935960169271_o-768x1225.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/13662106_10209993687429902_6670956935960169271_o-963x1536.jpg 963w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/13662106_10209993687429902_6670956935960169271_o.jpg 1194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trixie Morgan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/66771546_2616304298382333_5437205662163533824_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"83855\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/66771546_2616304298382333_5437205662163533824_n.jpg\" alt=\"Valerie Hill\" class=\"wp-image-83855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/66771546_2616304298382333_5437205662163533824_n.jpg 676w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/66771546_2616304298382333_5437205662163533824_n-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/66771546_2616304298382333_5437205662163533824_n-211x300.jpg 211w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Valerie Hill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39809514_2083847484960964_551069743168094208_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"814\" data-id=\"94853\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39809514_2083847484960964_551069743168094208_n.jpg\" alt=\"Devin De Vasques\" class=\"wp-image-94853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39809514_2083847484960964_551069743168094208_n.jpg 461w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39809514_2083847484960964_551069743168094208_n-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39809514_2083847484960964_551069743168094208_n-85x150.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Devin De Vasques<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39864539_2083847334960979_7964936440054284288_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"94857\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39864539_2083847334960979_7964936440054284288_n.jpg\" alt=\"Crystal Deliere\" class=\"wp-image-94857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39864539_2083847334960979_7964936440054284288_n.jpg 590w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39864539_2083847334960979_7964936440054284288_n-184x300.jpg 184w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39864539_2083847334960979_7964936440054284288_n-92x150.jpg 92w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crystal Deliere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39911067_2082143108464735_1253911819416764416_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"496\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"94861\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39911067_2082143108464735_1253911819416764416_n.jpg\" alt=\"Simone Baker\" class=\"wp-image-94861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39911067_2082143108464735_1253911819416764416_n.jpg 496w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39911067_2082143108464735_1253911819416764416_n-155x300.jpg 155w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39911067_2082143108464735_1253911819416764416_n-78x150.jpg 78w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simone Baker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/jpg14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"389\" height=\"520\" data-id=\"1572\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/jpg14.jpg\" alt=\"Farrah Fawn\" class=\"wp-image-1572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/jpg14.jpg 389w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/jpg14-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Farrah Fawn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39755247_2082143331798046_17076025464717312_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"94868\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39755247_2082143331798046_17076025464717312_n.jpg\" alt=\"Denee' Samuels\" class=\"wp-image-94868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39755247_2082143331798046_17076025464717312_n.jpg 540w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39755247_2082143331798046_17076025464717312_n-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39755247_2082143331798046_17076025464717312_n-84x150.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Denee&#8217; Samuels <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39777414_2082143451798034_7279127190489268224_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"566\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"94872\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39777414_2082143451798034_7279127190489268224_n.jpg\" alt=\"Raven Madd\" class=\"wp-image-94872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39777414_2082143451798034_7279127190489268224_n.jpg 566w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39777414_2082143451798034_7279127190489268224_n-177x300.jpg 177w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39777414_2082143451798034_7279127190489268224_n-88x150.jpg 88w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 566px) 100vw, 566px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Raven Madd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/danyelvasquez029.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" data-id=\"2074\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/danyelvasquez029.jpg\" alt=\"Danyel Vasquez\" class=\"wp-image-2074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/danyelvasquez029.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/danyelvasquez029-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Danyel Vasquez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/12191839_1171461469535403_5206617047783190010_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"604\" data-id=\"42480\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/12191839_1171461469535403_5206617047783190010_n.jpg\" alt=\"Erica Martinez\" class=\"wp-image-42480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/12191839_1171461469535403_5206617047783190010_n.jpg 452w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/12191839_1171461469535403_5206617047783190010_n-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/12191839_1171461469535403_5206617047783190010_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/12191839_1171461469535403_5206617047783190010_n-326x436.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Erica Martinez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/kiarrafontainemarlowe011.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"6219\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/kiarrafontainemarlowe011.jpg\" alt=\"KiArra Cartier Fontaine\" class=\"wp-image-6219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/kiarrafontainemarlowe011.jpg 360w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/kiarrafontainemarlowe011-270x300.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">KiArra Cartier Fontaine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ninirichards001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"31124\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ninirichards001.jpg\" alt=\"Nini Richards\" class=\"wp-image-31124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ninirichards001.jpg 395w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ninirichards001-148x150.jpg 148w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ninirichards001-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ninirichards001-326x330.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nini Richards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/431862_10201074730773262_190757167_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"706\" data-id=\"38919\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/431862_10201074730773262_190757167_n.jpg\" alt=\"Lady Deception - Photo by Kristofer Reynolds\" class=\"wp-image-38919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/431862_10201074730773262_190757167_n.jpg 426w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/431862_10201074730773262_190757167_n-91x150.jpg 91w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/431862_10201074730773262_190757167_n-181x300.jpg 181w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/431862_10201074730773262_190757167_n-326x540.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lady Deception &#8211; Photo by Kristofer Reynolds<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/0165.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"699\" data-id=\"8399\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/0165.jpg\" alt=\"Brionna Brooks\" class=\"wp-image-8399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/0165.jpg 501w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/06\/0165-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brionna Brooks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/39869114_2082144468464599_8001928061366829056_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"260\" data-id=\"81569\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/39869114_2082144468464599_8001928061366829056_n.jpg\" alt=\"Monica Masters\" class=\"wp-image-81569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/39869114_2082144468464599_8001928061366829056_n.jpg 254w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/39869114_2082144468464599_8001928061366829056_n-147x150.jpg 147w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monica Masters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/sierraseville018.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"295\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"8692\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/sierraseville018.jpg\" alt=\"Sierra Seville\" class=\"wp-image-8692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/sierraseville018.jpg 295w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/07\/sierraseville018-221x300.jpg 221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sierra Seville<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/ladyivana017.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"281\" data-id=\"14257\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/ladyivana017.jpg\" alt=\"Lady Ivana\" class=\"wp-image-14257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/ladyivana017.jpg 182w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/ladyivana017-97x150.jpg 97w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 182px) 100vw, 182px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lady Ivana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stefaniesexton001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"338\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"22791\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stefaniesexton001.jpg\" alt=\"Stefanie Sexton\" class=\"wp-image-22791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stefaniesexton001.jpg 338w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stefaniesexton001-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stefaniesexton001-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/stefaniesexton001-326x434.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stefanie Sexton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/samanthastyles001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"382\" data-id=\"6165\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/samanthastyles001.jpg\" alt=\"Samantha Styles\" class=\"wp-image-6165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/samanthastyles001.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/03\/samanthastyles001-300x286.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Samantha Styles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/857547_567134839963720_1225269494_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18779\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/857547_567134839963720_1225269494_o-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Armani Damone\" class=\"wp-image-18779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/857547_567134839963720_1225269494_o-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/857547_567134839963720_1225269494_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/857547_567134839963720_1225269494_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/857547_567134839963720_1225269494_o-326x326.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/857547_567134839963720_1225269494_o-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/857547_567134839963720_1225269494_o.jpg 1462w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Armani Damone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/0141.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"753\" data-id=\"5238\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/0141.jpg\" alt=\"Devinity\" class=\"wp-image-5238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/0141.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/02\/0141-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Devinity<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/jpg25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"185\" height=\"208\" data-id=\"3424\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/jpg25.jpg\" alt=\"Amailia Black\" class=\"wp-image-3424\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amailia Black<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1004020_467806299975066_109233013_n-e1561333905422.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"525\" data-id=\"15928\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1004020_467806299975066_109233013_n-e1561333905422.jpg\" alt=\"Ashley Adams Andrews\" class=\"wp-image-15928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1004020_467806299975066_109233013_n-e1561333905422.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1004020_467806299975066_109233013_n-e1561333905422-150x123.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1004020_467806299975066_109233013_n-e1561333905422-300x246.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ashley Adams Andrews<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/jpg1139.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"255\" height=\"384\" data-id=\"3197\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/jpg1139.jpg\" alt=\"Shari Turner\" class=\"wp-image-3197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/jpg1139.jpg 255w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/jpg1139-199x300.jpg 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shari Turner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/976027_519811824734298_549559115_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"16670\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/976027_519811824734298_549559115_o-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Carmen Demarco\" class=\"wp-image-16670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/976027_519811824734298_549559115_o-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/976027_519811824734298_549559115_o-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/976027_519811824734298_549559115_o-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/976027_519811824734298_549559115_o-326x326.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/976027_519811824734298_549559115_o-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/976027_519811824734298_549559115_o.jpg 1547w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carmen Demarco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23847274_1532697486779711_6300251452028301075_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"66927\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23847274_1532697486779711_6300251452028301075_o-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Selena T. West\" class=\"wp-image-66927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23847274_1532697486779711_6300251452028301075_o-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23847274_1532697486779711_6300251452028301075_o-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23847274_1532697486779711_6300251452028301075_o-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23847274_1532697486779711_6300251452028301075_o-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23847274_1532697486779711_6300251452028301075_o-326x407.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23847274_1532697486779711_6300251452028301075_o-700x875.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/23847274_1532697486779711_6300251452028301075_o.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Selena T. West<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1399026_627692840610718_238335674_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"915\" data-id=\"21351\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1399026_627692840610718_238335674_o-1024x915.jpg\" alt=\"Alejandra Love\" class=\"wp-image-21351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1399026_627692840610718_238335674_o-1024x915.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1399026_627692840610718_238335674_o-150x134.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1399026_627692840610718_238335674_o-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1399026_627692840610718_238335674_o-326x291.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1399026_627692840610718_238335674_o-700x625.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/1399026_627692840610718_238335674_o.jpg 1174w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alejandra Love<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/12662722_10204063905957832_5589649528673400272_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"41589\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/12662722_10204063905957832_5589649528673400272_n.jpg\" alt=\"Isis Tiffany Soul\" class=\"wp-image-41589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/12662722_10204063905957832_5589649528673400272_n.jpg 957w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/12662722_10204063905957832_5589649528673400272_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/12662722_10204063905957832_5589649528673400272_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/12662722_10204063905957832_5589649528673400272_n-768x770.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/12662722_10204063905957832_5589649528673400272_n-326x327.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/12662722_10204063905957832_5589649528673400272_n-700x702.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Isis Tiffany Soul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/14721568_1817678998478996_6761928365071885628_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"41583\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/14721568_1817678998478996_6761928365071885628_n.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Cartier - Photo by Tios Photography\" class=\"wp-image-41583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/14721568_1817678998478996_6761928365071885628_n.jpg 820w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/14721568_1817678998478996_6761928365071885628_n-128x150.jpg 128w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/14721568_1817678998478996_6761928365071885628_n-256x300.jpg 256w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/14721568_1817678998478996_6761928365071885628_n-768x899.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/14721568_1817678998478996_6761928365071885628_n-326x382.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/14721568_1817678998478996_6761928365071885628_n-700x820.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lisa Cartier &#8211; Photo by Tios Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/12932826_1170087729670282_230837813934212818_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"31118\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/12932826_1170087729670282_230837813934212818_n.jpg\" alt=\"Valerie Valentino\" class=\"wp-image-31118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/12932826_1170087729670282_230837813934212818_n.jpg 662w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/12932826_1170087729670282_230837813934212818_n-103x150.jpg 103w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/12932826_1170087729670282_230837813934212818_n-207x300.jpg 207w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/12932826_1170087729670282_230837813934212818_n-326x473.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Valerie Valentino<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/42361316_2125916197420759_1327807126881435648_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"94892\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/42361316_2125916197420759_1327807126881435648_n.jpg\" alt=\"Kelaliz J. Love\" class=\"wp-image-94892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/42361316_2125916197420759_1327807126881435648_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/42361316_2125916197420759_1327807126881435648_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/42361316_2125916197420759_1327807126881435648_n-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kelaliz J. Love<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3A9CA351-F38D-44CE-A4FA-5108635285DE.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"134232\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3A9CA351-F38D-44CE-A4FA-5108635285DE-1200x1500.jpeg\" alt=\"Natasshja Norielle | Photo by Ian Argo\" class=\"wp-image-134232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3A9CA351-F38D-44CE-A4FA-5108635285DE-1200x1500.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3A9CA351-F38D-44CE-A4FA-5108635285DE-320x400.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3A9CA351-F38D-44CE-A4FA-5108635285DE-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3A9CA351-F38D-44CE-A4FA-5108635285DE-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3A9CA351-F38D-44CE-A4FA-5108635285DE-1246x1558.jpeg 1246w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3A9CA351-F38D-44CE-A4FA-5108635285DE-946x1183.jpeg 946w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3A9CA351-F38D-44CE-A4FA-5108635285DE-675x844.jpeg 675w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3A9CA351-F38D-44CE-A4FA-5108635285DE-480x600.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3A9CA351-F38D-44CE-A4FA-5108635285DE.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natasshja Norielle | Photo by Ian Argo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Miss Gay Akron Titleholders<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1974 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=973\">Samantha<\/a> ***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1975 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=472\">Tina Schumacher<\/a> ***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1976 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94835\">Trixie Morgan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1977 <\/strong>&#8211; Lisa O&#8217;Neil ***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1978 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=83854\">Valerie Hill<\/a> ***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1988 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94852\">Devin De Vasques<\/a> ***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1989 <\/strong>&#8211; Maxine Knight ***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1990 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94856\">Crystal Deliere<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1992 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94860\">Simone Baker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1993 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=1571\">Farrah Fawn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1994 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94867\">Denee&#8217; Samuels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1995 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94871\">Raven Madd<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1996 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=2072\">Danyel Vasquez<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1997 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3155\">Erica Martinez<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1998 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=6211\">KiArra Cartier Fontaine<\/a> ***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1999 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=31144\">Nini Richards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2000 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=8136\">Lady Deception<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2001 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=2337\">Brionna Brooks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2002 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=81568\">Monica Masters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2003 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=8672\">Sierra Seville<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2004<\/strong> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=14256\"> Lady Ivana<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2005<\/strong> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=22790\"> Stefanie Sexton<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2006<\/strong> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=6164\"> Samantha Styles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2007 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=15416\">Armani Damone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2008 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=5237\">Devinity<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2009 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3422\">Amailia Black<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2010 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=15927\">Ashley Adams Andrews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2011 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3196\">Shari Turner<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2012 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=16669\">Carmen Demarco<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2013<\/strong> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=9693\"> Selena T West<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2014<\/strong> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=21350\"> Alejandra Love<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2015<\/strong> &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=18573\"> Isis Tiffany Soul<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2016 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3705\">Lisa Cartier<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2017&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=20785\">Valerie Valentino<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2018 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94891\">Kelaliz J. Love<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2022<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=53681\">Natasshja Noriell<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*** In Loving Memory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Open Projects<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A photo is needed for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lisa O&#8217;Neil, 1977 Winner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maxine Knight, 1989 Winner<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <strong>Honorary Miss Gay Akron&#8217;s<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39913679_2082147598464286_7001754221078904832_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"94898\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39913679_2082147598464286_7001754221078904832_n.jpg\" alt=\"Charise\" class=\"wp-image-94898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39913679_2082147598464286_7001754221078904832_n.jpg 540w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39913679_2082147598464286_7001754221078904832_n-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/39913679_2082147598464286_7001754221078904832_n-84x150.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/anastacialee008.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"759\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"6510\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/anastacialee008.jpg\" alt=\"In Loving Memory of Anastacia Lee\" class=\"wp-image-6510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/anastacialee008.jpg 759w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/anastacialee008-296x300.jpg 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Loving Memory of Anastacia Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/944766_10201837528604135_474481660_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"52952\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/944766_10201837528604135_474481660_n.jpg\" alt=\"Serena Hunter - Photo by Vision Video Productions\" class=\"wp-image-52952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/944766_10201837528604135_474481660_n.jpg 685w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/944766_10201837528604135_474481660_n-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/944766_10201837528604135_474481660_n-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/944766_10201837528604135_474481660_n-326x457.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Serena Hunter &#8211; Photo by Vision Video Productions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <strong>Honorary Miss Gay Akron&#8217;s<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1993 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94897\">Charise<\/a> ***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2006 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=6509\">Anastacia Lee<\/a> ***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2016 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=52951\">Serena Hunter<\/a> ***<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*** In Loving Memory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miss Gay Akron History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=53681\">Natasshja Noriell<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2019 &#8211; 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pageant status needs researched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94891\">Kelaliz J. Love<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=20785\">Valerie Valentino<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3705\">Lisa Cartier<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/13612358_10206357465847668_7746703130620589696_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-41585\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/13612358_10206357465847668_7746703130620589696_n.jpg\" alt=\"Show Ad | Miss Gay Akron | Interbelt Nite Club (Akron, Ohio) | 7\/31\/2016\" class=\"wp-image-41585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/13612358_10206357465847668_7746703130620589696_n.jpg 664w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/13612358_10206357465847668_7746703130620589696_n-104x150.jpg 104w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/13612358_10206357465847668_7746703130620589696_n-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/13612358_10206357465847668_7746703130620589696_n-326x471.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Show Ad | Miss Gay Akron | Interbelt Nite Club (Akron, Ohio) | 7\/31\/2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=18573\">Isis Tiffany Soul<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-22753 is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11755147_10206509365108489_8319497804160543525_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11755147_10206509365108489_8319497804160543525_n.jpg\" alt=\"Show Ad | Interbelt Nite Club (Akron, Ohio) | 7\/26\/2015\" class=\"wp-image-22753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11755147_10206509365108489_8319497804160543525_n.jpg 653w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11755147_10206509365108489_8319497804160543525_n-102x150.jpg 102w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11755147_10206509365108489_8319497804160543525_n-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/11755147_10206509365108489_8319497804160543525_n-326x479.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Show Ad | Interbelt Nite Club (Akron, Ohio) | 7\/26\/2015<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=21350\">Alejandra Love<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-21356 is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10397243_10201995923051824_5618729819572807107_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1383\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10397243_10201995923051824_5618729819572807107_o.jpg\" alt=\"Show Ad | Interbelt Nite Club (Akron, Ohio) | 7\/6\/2014\" class=\"wp-image-21356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10397243_10201995923051824_5618729819572807107_o.jpg 1383w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10397243_10201995923051824_5618729819572807107_o-101x150.jpg 101w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10397243_10201995923051824_5618729819572807107_o-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10397243_10201995923051824_5618729819572807107_o-692x1024.jpg 692w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10397243_10201995923051824_5618729819572807107_o-326x483.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/10397243_10201995923051824_5618729819572807107_o-700x1037.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1383px) 100vw, 1383px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Show Ad | Interbelt Nite Club (Akron, Ohio) | 7\/6\/2014<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner:  <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=9693\">Selena T West<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=16669\">Carmen Demarco<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3196\">Shari Turner<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=15927\">Ashley Adams Andrews<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3422\">Amailia Black<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=5237\">Devinity<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=15416\">Armani Damone<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=6164\">Samantha Styles<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2005<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=22790\">Stefanie Sexton<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2004<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=14256\">Lady Ivana<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2003<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=8672\">Sierra Seville<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2002<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=81568\">Monica Masters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2001<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=2337\">Brionna Brooks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 2000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=8136\">Lady Deception<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1999<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=31144\">Nini Richards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1998<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=6211\">KiArra Cartier Fontaine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1997<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3155\">Erica Martinez<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1996<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=2072\">Danyel Vasquez<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1995<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94871\">Raven Madd<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1994<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94867\">Denee&#8217; Samuels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1993<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=1571\">Farrah Fawn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1992<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94860\">Simone Baker<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1991<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Needs researched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1990<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94856\">Crystal Deliere<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1989<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: Maxine Knight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1988<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=94852\">Devin De Vasques<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1979 &#8211; 1987<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Needs researched, but it is believed that Valerie Hill reigned for several years after win in 1978.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1978<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=83854\">Valerie Hill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay Akron 1977<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winner: Lisa O&#8217;Neil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miss Gay 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