{"id":53786,"date":"2023-02-17T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T15:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=53786"},"modified":"2023-02-17T12:12:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T16:12:12","slug":"mr-gay-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=53786","title":{"rendered":"Mr. Gay America"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gay-america.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gay-america.jpg 412w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gay-america-150x45.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gay-america-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gay-america-326x98.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p> Originally started in 1983 under the name of Mr. Gay All-American, the contest was brought back as Mr. Gay America in 2017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mr. Gay America Titleholders<\/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\/2018\/02\/859712_286401848156061_954886647_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68580\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/859712_286401848156061_954886647_o-700x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ron East\" class=\"wp-image-68580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/859712_286401848156061_954886647_o-700x1024.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/859712_286401848156061_954886647_o-103x150.jpg 103w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/859712_286401848156061_954886647_o-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/859712_286401848156061_954886647_o-768x1123.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/859712_286401848156061_954886647_o-326x477.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/859712_286401848156061_954886647_o.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ron East<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/740035_271742076288705_1657970782_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"836\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68594\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/740035_271742076288705_1657970782_o-836x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Keith Mitchell\" class=\"wp-image-68594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/740035_271742076288705_1657970782_o-836x1024.jpg 836w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/740035_271742076288705_1657970782_o-123x150.jpg 123w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/740035_271742076288705_1657970782_o-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/740035_271742076288705_1657970782_o-768x940.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/740035_271742076288705_1657970782_o-326x399.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/740035_271742076288705_1657970782_o-700x857.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/740035_271742076288705_1657970782_o.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Keith Mitchell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/861403_286402374822675_1201279862_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"892\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68605\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/861403_286402374822675_1201279862_o-892x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ered Matthew, Mr. Gay All-American 1986\" class=\"wp-image-68605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/861403_286402374822675_1201279862_o-892x1024.jpg 892w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/861403_286402374822675_1201279862_o-131x150.jpg 131w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/861403_286402374822675_1201279862_o-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/861403_286402374822675_1201279862_o-768x882.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/861403_286402374822675_1201279862_o-326x374.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/861403_286402374822675_1201279862_o-700x804.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/861403_286402374822675_1201279862_o.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 892px) 100vw, 892px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ered Matthew<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10622915_556596654469911_8426038991332250418_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"616\" height=\"770\" data-id=\"68680\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10622915_556596654469911_8426038991332250418_n.jpg\" alt=\"Medwin Johnson, Mr. Gay All-American 1987\" class=\"wp-image-68680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10622915_556596654469911_8426038991332250418_n.jpg 616w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10622915_556596654469911_8426038991332250418_n-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10622915_556596654469911_8426038991332250418_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10622915_556596654469911_8426038991332250418_n-326x408.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Medwin Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/680499_474305106032400_456874784_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68695\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/680499_474305106032400_456874784_o-850x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Brad Bemis, Mr. Gay All-American 1988\" class=\"wp-image-68695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/680499_474305106032400_456874784_o-850x1024.jpg 850w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/680499_474305106032400_456874784_o-124x150.jpg 124w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/680499_474305106032400_456874784_o-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/680499_474305106032400_456874784_o-768x926.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/680499_474305106032400_456874784_o-326x393.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/680499_474305106032400_456874784_o-700x844.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/680499_474305106032400_456874784_o.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Brad Bemis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/857591_286403918155854_2082623986_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68701\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/857591_286403918155854_2082623986_o-855x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Patrick Boyd, Mr. Gay All-American 1989\" class=\"wp-image-68701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/857591_286403918155854_2082623986_o-855x1024.jpg 855w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/857591_286403918155854_2082623986_o-125x150.jpg 125w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/857591_286403918155854_2082623986_o-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/857591_286403918155854_2082623986_o-768x920.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/857591_286403918155854_2082623986_o-326x390.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/857591_286403918155854_2082623986_o-700x838.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/857591_286403918155854_2082623986_o.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Patrick Boyd<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1937494_556596844469892_4247478346576650583_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"715\" data-id=\"68734\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1937494_556596844469892_4247478346576650583_n.jpg\" alt=\"Milo Masters, Mr. Gay All-American 1990\" class=\"wp-image-68734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1937494_556596844469892_4247478346576650583_n.jpg 660w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1937494_556596844469892_4247478346576650583_n-138x150.jpg 138w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1937494_556596844469892_4247478346576650583_n-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1937494_556596844469892_4247478346576650583_n-326x353.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Milo Masters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10644756_556598951136348_1318526156841871208_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68754\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10644756_556598951136348_1318526156841871208_o-817x1024.jpg\" alt=\"T. J. McKay, Mr. Gay All-American 1991\" class=\"wp-image-68754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10644756_556598951136348_1318526156841871208_o-817x1024.jpg 817w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10644756_556598951136348_1318526156841871208_o-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10644756_556598951136348_1318526156841871208_o-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10644756_556598951136348_1318526156841871208_o-768x962.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10644756_556598951136348_1318526156841871208_o-326x408.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10644756_556598951136348_1318526156841871208_o-700x877.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10644756_556598951136348_1318526156841871208_o.jpg 838w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">T. J. McKay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/905885_556600681136175_2171705863154390824_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68827\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/905885_556600681136175_2171705863154390824_o-870x1024.jpg\" alt=\"John Michael Gordon, Mr. Gay All-American 1992\" class=\"wp-image-68827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/905885_556600681136175_2171705863154390824_o-870x1024.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/905885_556600681136175_2171705863154390824_o-127x150.jpg 127w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/905885_556600681136175_2171705863154390824_o-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/905885_556600681136175_2171705863154390824_o-768x904.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/905885_556600681136175_2171705863154390824_o-326x384.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/905885_556600681136175_2171705863154390824_o-700x824.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/905885_556600681136175_2171705863154390824_o.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John Michael Gordon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10626157_556602461135997_8527372639945282269_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"827\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68854\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10626157_556602461135997_8527372639945282269_o-827x1024.jpg\" alt=\"EJ White, Mr. Gay All-American 1993\" class=\"wp-image-68854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10626157_556602461135997_8527372639945282269_o-827x1024.jpg 827w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10626157_556602461135997_8527372639945282269_o-121x150.jpg 121w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10626157_556602461135997_8527372639945282269_o-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10626157_556602461135997_8527372639945282269_o-768x951.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10626157_556602461135997_8527372639945282269_o-326x404.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10626157_556602461135997_8527372639945282269_o-700x867.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10626157_556602461135997_8527372639945282269_o.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EJ White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10485922_556604411135802_2920512865995342356_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"886\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68814\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10485922_556604411135802_2920512865995342356_o-886x1024.jpg\" alt=\"David Pace, Mr. Gay All-American 1994\" class=\"wp-image-68814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10485922_556604411135802_2920512865995342356_o-886x1024.jpg 886w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10485922_556604411135802_2920512865995342356_o-130x150.jpg 130w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10485922_556604411135802_2920512865995342356_o-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10485922_556604411135802_2920512865995342356_o-768x887.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10485922_556604411135802_2920512865995342356_o-326x377.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10485922_556604411135802_2920512865995342356_o-700x809.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10485922_556604411135802_2920512865995342356_o.jpg 909w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">David Pace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10560306_556606654468911_665704599332910387_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"68800\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10560306_556606654468911_665704599332910387_o-782x1024.jpg\" alt=\"John Reny, Mr. Gay All-American 1995\" class=\"wp-image-68800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10560306_556606654468911_665704599332910387_o-782x1024.jpg 782w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10560306_556606654468911_665704599332910387_o-115x150.jpg 115w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10560306_556606654468911_665704599332910387_o-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10560306_556606654468911_665704599332910387_o-768x1005.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10560306_556606654468911_665704599332910387_o-326x427.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10560306_556606654468911_665704599332910387_o-700x916.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10560306_556606654468911_665704599332910387_o.jpg 802w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John Reny<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/17457576_10211134260767367_5886336453233673924_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"539\" height=\"547\" data-id=\"69544\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/17457576_10211134260767367_5886336453233673924_n.jpg\" alt=\"John Martin Beebe\" class=\"wp-image-69544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/17457576_10211134260767367_5886336453233673924_n.jpg 539w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/17457576_10211134260767367_5886336453233673924_n-148x150.jpg 148w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/17457576_10211134260767367_5886336453233673924_n-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/17457576_10211134260767367_5886336453233673924_n-326x331.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 539px) 100vw, 539px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John Martin Beebe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2287_58761683071_2057_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"604\" data-id=\"68568\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2287_58761683071_2057_n.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan George\" class=\"wp-image-68568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2287_58761683071_2057_n.jpg 451w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2287_58761683071_2057_n-112x150.jpg 112w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2287_58761683071_2057_n-224x300.jpg 224w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/2287_58761683071_2057_n-326x437.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jonathan George<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/17098451_10155121138547577_3528390631489820216_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"48350\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/17098451_10155121138547577_3528390631489820216_n.jpg\" alt=\"Antonio Edwards\" class=\"wp-image-48350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/17098451_10155121138547577_3528390631489820216_n.jpg 654w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/17098451_10155121138547577_3528390631489820216_n-102x150.jpg 102w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/17098451_10155121138547577_3528390631489820216_n-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/17098451_10155121138547577_3528390631489820216_n-326x479.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Antonio Edwards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/180246_150908044963520_1040233_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"319\" height=\"402\" data-id=\"68863\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/180246_150908044963520_1040233_n.jpg\" alt=\"Richard Greer\" class=\"wp-image-68863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/180246_150908044963520_1040233_n.jpg 319w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/180246_150908044963520_1040233_n-119x150.jpg 119w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/180246_150908044963520_1040233_n-238x300.jpg 238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Richard Greer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15241896_1633500276661927_5108142270851907929_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"68723\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15241896_1633500276661927_5108142270851907929_n.jpg\" alt=\"Kristian Martinez - Photo by Tios Photography\" class=\"wp-image-68723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15241896_1633500276661927_5108142270851907929_n.jpg 789w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15241896_1633500276661927_5108142270851907929_n-123x150.jpg 123w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15241896_1633500276661927_5108142270851907929_n-247x300.jpg 247w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15241896_1633500276661927_5108142270851907929_n-768x934.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15241896_1633500276661927_5108142270851907929_n-326x397.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/15241896_1633500276661927_5108142270851907929_n-700x852.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kristian Martinez &#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\/2018\/02\/28383549_2294026110609337_394811623_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"69722\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28383549_2294026110609337_394811623_n.jpg\" alt=\"Paul Lopez\" class=\"wp-image-69722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28383549_2294026110609337_394811623_n.jpg 420w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28383549_2294026110609337_394811623_n-105x150.jpg 105w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28383549_2294026110609337_394811623_n-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28383549_2294026110609337_394811623_n-326x466.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paul Lopez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/full-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"529\" data-id=\"68880\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/full-9.jpg\" alt=\"Ryan Davis\" class=\"wp-image-68880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/full-9.jpg 333w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/full-9-94x150.jpg 94w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/full-9-189x300.jpg 189w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/full-9-326x518.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ryan Davis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/34441759_10155482301852724_2309397184845447168_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"391\" height=\"454\" data-id=\"75226\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/34441759_10155482301852724_2309397184845447168_n.jpg\" alt=\"Enrique Perez\" class=\"wp-image-75226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/34441759_10155482301852724_2309397184845447168_n.jpg 391w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/34441759_10155482301852724_2309397184845447168_n-129x150.jpg 129w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/34441759_10155482301852724_2309397184845447168_n-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/34441759_10155482301852724_2309397184845447168_n-326x379.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enrique Perez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28383806_10160078495475597_1768905889_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"304\" data-id=\"69737\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28383806_10160078495475597_1768905889_n.jpg\" alt=\"Dave Morgan\" class=\"wp-image-69737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28383806_10160078495475597_1768905889_n.jpg 254w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28383806_10160078495475597_1768905889_n-125x150.jpg 125w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28383806_10160078495475597_1768905889_n-251x300.jpg 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 254px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dave Morgan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28512036_10160078503795597_1695180141_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"604\" data-id=\"69740\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28512036_10160078503795597_1695180141_n.jpg\" alt=\"Lucas Lander\" class=\"wp-image-69740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28512036_10160078503795597_1695180141_n.jpg 407w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28512036_10160078503795597_1695180141_n-101x150.jpg 101w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28512036_10160078503795597_1695180141_n-202x300.jpg 202w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/28512036_10160078503795597_1695180141_n-326x484.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lucas Lander<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Taz-Bailey-MGAA2007.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"170\" height=\"274\" data-id=\"68775\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Taz-Bailey-MGAA2007.jpg\" alt=\"Taz Bailey\" class=\"wp-image-68775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Taz-Bailey-MGAA2007.jpg 170w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Taz-Bailey-MGAA2007-93x150.jpg 93w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taz Bailey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/419813_561551350529414_1357534129_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"63899\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/419813_561551350529414_1357534129_n.jpg\" alt=\"Sebastian Armonte\" class=\"wp-image-63899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/419813_561551350529414_1357534129_n.jpg 640w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/419813_561551350529414_1357534129_n-100x150.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/419813_561551350529414_1357534129_n-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/419813_561551350529414_1357534129_n-326x489.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sebastian Armonte<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/14650113_1400419359983383_6610881693539073586_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"244\" height=\"288\" data-id=\"47182\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/14650113_1400419359983383_6610881693539073586_n.jpg\" alt=\"Rasean Montrese\" class=\"wp-image-47182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/14650113_1400419359983383_6610881693539073586_n.jpg 244w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/14650113_1400419359983383_6610881693539073586_n-127x150.jpg 127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rasean Montrese<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20286793_10154486295557030_4484917958975710197_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"58493\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20286793_10154486295557030_4484917958975710197_o-738x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Kyle Ean - Photo by TIos Photography\" class=\"wp-image-58493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20286793_10154486295557030_4484917958975710197_o-738x1024.jpg 738w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20286793_10154486295557030_4484917958975710197_o-108x150.jpg 108w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20286793_10154486295557030_4484917958975710197_o-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/20286793_10154486295557030_4484917958975710197_o-768x1066.jpg 768w, 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\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Judas Elliot &#8211; Photo by The Drag Photographer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/36461257-1939853229640096-6288645360516595712-n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"904\" data-id=\"83797\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/36461257-1939853229640096-6288645360516595712-n.jpg\" alt=\"Simba Hall - Photo by Tios Photography\" class=\"wp-image-83797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/36461257-1939853229640096-6288645360516595712-n.jpg 719w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/36461257-1939853229640096-6288645360516595712-n-119x150.jpg 119w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/36461257-1939853229640096-6288645360516595712-n-239x300.jpg 239w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simba Hall &#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\/2019\/07\/10383780_867054063323273_3494948132459467437_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"88199\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10383780_867054063323273_3494948132459467437_o-852x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Christopher Iman - Photo by Tios Photography\" class=\"wp-image-88199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10383780_867054063323273_3494948132459467437_o-852x1024.jpg 852w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10383780_867054063323273_3494948132459467437_o-125x150.jpg 125w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10383780_867054063323273_3494948132459467437_o-250x300.jpg 250w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10383780_867054063323273_3494948132459467437_o-768x923.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/10383780_867054063323273_3494948132459467437_o.jpg 1625w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christopher Iman &#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\/2021\/08\/319325592_1850958275239341_8820542151578001350_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"126414\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/319325592_1850958275239341_8820542151578001350_n-1200x1500.jpg\" alt=\"KC Sunshine\" class=\"wp-image-126414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/319325592_1850958275239341_8820542151578001350_n-1200x1500.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/319325592_1850958275239341_8820542151578001350_n-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/319325592_1850958275239341_8820542151578001350_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/319325592_1850958275239341_8820542151578001350_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/319325592_1850958275239341_8820542151578001350_n-1246x1558.jpg 1246w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/319325592_1850958275239341_8820542151578001350_n-946x1183.jpg 946w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/319325592_1850958275239341_8820542151578001350_n-675x844.jpg 675w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/319325592_1850958275239341_8820542151578001350_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/319325592_1850958275239341_8820542151578001350_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">KC Sunshine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mr. Gay America Titleholders<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1983-1984&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68578\">Ron East<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1985&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68593\">Keith Mitchell<\/a>&nbsp;***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1986&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68603\">Ered Matthew<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1987&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68679\">Medwin Johnson<\/a> ***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1988&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68692\">Brad Bemis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1989&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68700\">Patrick Boyd<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1990<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68731\">Milo Masters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1991&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68751\">TJ McKay<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1992&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68820\">John Michael Gordon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1993&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68852\">EJ White<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1994&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68808\">David Pace<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1995&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68795\">John Reny<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1996&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69538\">John Martin Beebe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1997<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68567\">Jonathan George<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1998<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=29220\">Antonio Edwards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>1999&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68862\">Richard Greer<\/a> ***<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2000<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68722\">Kristian Martinez<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2001&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69721\">Paul Lopez<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2002&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68879\">Ryan Davis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2003&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69729\">Enrique Perez<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2004&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69736\">Dave Morgan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2005 &#8211; 2006&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69739\">Lucas Lander<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2007&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68774\">Taz Bailey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2008&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3228\">Sebastian Armonte<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2009&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3295\">Rasean Montrese<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2017<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3145\">Kyle Ean<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2018&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=11068\">Judas Elliot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2019 &#8211; 2020&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=6011\">Simba R. Hall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021 <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3026\">Christopher Iman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2022<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116788\">KC Sunshine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>***In Loving Memory<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prelims to Mr. Gay America<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68563\">Mr. Gay Arizona America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116562\">Mr. Gay Arkansas America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116642\">Mr. Gay California America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=87281\">Mr. Gay Diamond America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69624\">Mr. Gay Florida America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116675\">Mr. Gay Grand Canyon America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=102999\">Mr. Gay Great Lakes America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69554\">Mr. Gay Gulf Coast America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=57144\">Mr. Gay Indiana America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68636\">Mr. Gay Louisiana America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=83804\">Mr. Gay Midwest America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116735\">Mr. Gay Minnesota America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116751\">Mr. Gay Mississippi America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116804\">Mr. Gay Missouri America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116821\">Mr. Gay Nevada America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68763\">Mr. Gay New York America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116777\">Mr. Gay North Carolina America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68710\">Mr. Gay Ohio America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=83445\">Mr. Gay Oklahoma America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69050\">Mr. Gay Pennsylvania America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=67699\">Mr. Gay Southeast America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116857\">Mr. Gay Southwest America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116849\">Mr. Gay Tennessee America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68743\">Mr. Gay Texas America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69058\">Mr. Gay West Coast America<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mr. Gay America History<\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mr. Gay All-American Contest was founded by Norma Kristie, Inc. in 1983 by the operators of Miss Gay America, Norman Jones and Carmel Santiago (Lady Baronessa, Miss Gay America 1974). The MGAA Contest was started to provide a venue for gay men to showcase their intellect, community service, and talent. It launched careers in professional entertainment for many young gay men. MGAA was the first contest of its kind, and its winner was considered to be the co-titleholder to Miss Gay America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1995, Jones sold the Mr. Gay All-American Contest to Gib Hauersperger, who had been the contest director since the death of Carmel Santiago. Hauersperger operated the pageant until his retirement in 1999. Paul Lopez (Mr. Gay All-American 2000) operated the contest from 1999 to 2003, when Richard Greer (Mr. Gay All-American 1999) assumed the directorial role. John Beebe (Mr. Gay All-American 1996) succeeded Greer as director. In 2009, Beebe and Hauersperger announced that the Mr. Gay All-American Contest system would cease operations indefinitely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016 Michael Dutzer and Rob Mansman of Mad Angel Entertainment purchased the Miss Gay America pageant. After completing their first national pageant they decided to introduce Mr. Gay America, bringing back the traditions and history of the Mr. Gay All-American contest under the direction of Antwan Lee. They will continue to honor the former titleholders as part of the America family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the 2019 contest, it was announced that Kristian Martinez and Christyan Sangineto of Dallas, Texas would be the new National Promoters for the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay America 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116788\">KC Sunshine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=126396\">Promotional photos of Mr. and Miss Gay America 2022<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay America 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From August 16th through August 18th, 2021 the contest was held at the Mosaic on the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Christopher Iman won the title of Mr. Gay America 2021 and Geo Vaughn Cole was First Alternate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3026\">Christopher Iman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1st Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=31526\">Geo Glam<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116809\">Riccardo LaReese<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=84904\">Michael Chiavone<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4th Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116788\">KC Sunshine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remaining Top 10 (in no particular order):\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116816\">Cesar Ayala<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=37327\">Isaac Ismael<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=32134\">Jovan Cardin IV<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=37647\">Leo Luv D&#8217;Mor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116715\">Michael Lynn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=116921\">Click here for the archive page featuring additional photos and details on Mr. Gay America 2021.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay America 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There was no pageant during 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay America 2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> On July 7th, 2019 the contest was held at Hamburger Mary&#8217;s in St. Louis, Missouri.&nbsp; &nbsp;Simba R. Hall won the title of Mr. Gay America 2019 and Vincent  Debeaut\u00e9 was First Alternate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;  <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=6011\">Simba R. Hall<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1st Alternate &#8211;  <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=29527\">Vincent Debeaut\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=64448\">August Edwards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=78207\">Nathan Paris<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4th Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=45952\">La&#8217;darius Mirage Jackson<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Category Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interview &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=64448\">August Edwards<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentation &#8211;  <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=6011\">Simba R. Hall<\/a>  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red Carpet Fashion &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=64448\">August Edwards<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Stage Question &#8211;  <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=29527\">Vincent Debeaut\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talent &#8211;  <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=6011\">Simba R. Hall<\/a>   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay America 2018<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On July 1st, 2018 the contest was held at Hamburger Mary&#8217;s in St. Louis, Missouri.&nbsp; &nbsp;Judas Elliot won the title of Mr. Gay America 2018 and Simba Hall was First Alternate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=11068\">Judas Elliot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1st Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=6011\">Simba R. Hall<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=29527\">Vincent Debeaut\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=130057\">ARCHIVE: Promotional Photos for Mr. and Miss Gay America 2018<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay America 2017<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On July 2nd, 2017 ten contestants who were decided by a first come first serve application in January&nbsp;competed at the Rose Room in Dallas, Texas for the title of Mr Gay America. &nbsp;Kyle Haggerty won the title of Mr Gay America 2017 and Judas Elliot was First Alternate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3145\">Kyle Ean<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1st Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=11068\">Judas Elliot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=16224\">Jeffrey Kelly<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3rd Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3069\">Mykul Jay Valentine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4th Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=24583\">Michael LaMasters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay America 2010 &#8211; 2016<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No pageant held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay All-American 2009<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3295\">Rasean Montrese<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 2008<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3228\">Sebastian Armonte<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 2007<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taz Bailey from Midwest City, Oklahoma was selected from a field of three at the Copa, May 19th, 2007 in Oklahoma City in a competition based on interview, fashion modeling and talent. Rounding out the contest was Sebastian Armonte of Pittsburgh, PA, (1st Alternate,) and (2nd Alternate,) Dean Taylor of St Louis, MO. Awarded a $2,500 prize package, Bailey will represent the pageant throughout the country promoting a positive gay role model and participation in the MGAA system. The event was hosted by former MGA 2004, Rachel Eriks and MGAA 2006, Lucas Lander, which also featured guest performers and former contest winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68774\">Taz Bailey<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1st Alternate &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=3228\">Sebastian Armonte<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Alternate &#8211; Dean Taylor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 2006<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;John Lucas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 2005<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;Lucas Lander<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 2004<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69736\">Dave Morgan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 2003<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69729\">Enrique Perez<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 2002<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68879\">Ryan Davis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 2001<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69721\">Paul Lopez<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 2000<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68722\">Kristian Martinez<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Archive: <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=102839\">Mr. Gay All-American &#8211; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma &#8211; Circa 2000<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1999<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68862\">Richard Greer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1998<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=29220\">Antonio Edwards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1997<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68567\">Jonathan George<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1996<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=69538\">John Martin Beebe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1st Alternate &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68567\">Jonathan George<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Alternate &#8211; David White<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1743633_10203221205671137_1663184137_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1743633_10203221205671137_1663184137_n.jpg\" alt=\"John Martin Beebe and Jonathan George at the Mr. Gay All-American 1996 contest. [Pespective - October 1995]\" class=\"wp-image-69542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1743633_10203221205671137_1663184137_n.jpg 448w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1743633_10203221205671137_1663184137_n-70x150.jpg 70w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1743633_10203221205671137_1663184137_n-140x300.jpg 140w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1743633_10203221205671137_1663184137_n-326x699.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John Martin Beebe and Jonathan George at the Mr. Gay All-American 1996 contest.  [Pespective &#8211; October 1995]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1995<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68795\">John Reny<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1994<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68808\">David Pace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1993<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68852\">EJ White<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1992<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68820\">John Michael Gordon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1st Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68846\">Kenny Jackson<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2nd Alternate &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68839\">Ron Foster<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11705110_715449995251242_6318918341290655925_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11705110_715449995251242_6318918341290655925_n.jpg\" alt=\"Newly-named Mr. Gay All-American 1992 John Michael Gordon poses with his court, first alternate Kenny Jackson (left) and second alternate Ron Foster (right, competing as Mr. Mid-West but also a former Mr. Gay Arkansas All-American.)\" class=\"wp-image-68834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11705110_715449995251242_6318918341290655925_n.jpg 701w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11705110_715449995251242_6318918341290655925_n-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11705110_715449995251242_6318918341290655925_n-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11705110_715449995251242_6318918341290655925_n-326x207.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/11705110_715449995251242_6318918341290655925_n-700x444.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Newly-named Mr. Gay All-American 1992 John Michael Gordon poses with his court, first alternate Kenny Jackson (left) and second alternate Ron Foster (right, competing as Mr. Mid-West but also a former Mr. Gay Arkansas All-American.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1991<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68751\">T. J. McKay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1990<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68731\">Milo Masters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1989<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68700\">Patrick Boyd<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10298692_501965006599743_376647110941358220_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10298692_501965006599743_376647110941358220_n.jpg\" alt=\"Arkansas' own Miss Gay America 1988 Cherry Lane and Mr. Gay All-American 1988 Brad Bemis congratulate the newly-named Mr. Gay All-American 1989, Patrick Boyd. (Photo courtesy of Cherry Lane.)\" class=\"wp-image-68704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10298692_501965006599743_376647110941358220_n.jpg 576w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10298692_501965006599743_376647110941358220_n-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10298692_501965006599743_376647110941358220_n-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/10298692_501965006599743_376647110941358220_n-326x252.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arkansas&#8217; own Miss Gay America 1988 Cherry Lane and Mr. Gay All-American 1988 Brad Bemis congratulate the newly-named Mr. Gay All-American 1989, Patrick Boyd. (Photo courtesy of Cherry Lane.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1988<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68692\">Brad Bemis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong>  1987<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68679\">Medwin Johnson<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1979564_471043319691912_1806599728_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1979564_471043319691912_1806599728_n.jpg\" alt=\"Moments after claiming the title of Mr. Gay All-American 1987, Medwin Johnson is congratulated by then-reigning Miss Gay America 1986, Lauren Colby.\" class=\"wp-image-68682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1979564_471043319691912_1806599728_n.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1979564_471043319691912_1806599728_n-108x150.jpg 108w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1979564_471043319691912_1806599728_n-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1979564_471043319691912_1806599728_n-326x454.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moments after claiming the title of Mr. Gay All-American 1987, Medwin Johnson is congratulated by then-reigning Miss Gay America 1986, Lauren Colby. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/14055170_927080160754890_3773887525716958642_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"529\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/14055170_927080160754890_3773887525716958642_n.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;We Are Family&quot; - Masculine excellence gathers at the fourth annual Mr. Gay All-American Contest in July 1986 at the Old Plantation in Dallas, as the first three national titleholders welcome the newest member to their brotherhood. From left: MGAA 1985 Keith Mitchell; MGAA 1986 Ered Matthew; MGAA 1987 Medwin Johnson; and MGAA 1984 Ron East.\" class=\"wp-image-68683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/14055170_927080160754890_3773887525716958642_n.jpg 529w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/14055170_927080160754890_3773887525716958642_n-150x141.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/14055170_927080160754890_3773887525716958642_n-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/14055170_927080160754890_3773887525716958642_n-326x307.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;We Are Family&#8221; &#8211; Masculine excellence gathers at the fourth annual Mr. Gay All-American Contest in July 1986 at the Old Plantation in Dallas, as the first three national titleholders welcome the newest member to their brotherhood. From left: MGAA 1985 Keith Mitchell; MGAA 1986 Ered Matthew; MGAA 1987 Medwin Johnson; and MGAA 1984 Ron East.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1986<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68603\">Ered Matthew<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1461136_471037403025837_2014432397_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1461136_471037403025837_2014432397_n.jpg\" alt=\"Mr. Gay All-American 1985 Keith Mitchell congratulates his successor, Mr. Gay All-American 1986 Ered Matthew.\" class=\"wp-image-68597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1461136_471037403025837_2014432397_n.jpg 672w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1461136_471037403025837_2014432397_n-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1461136_471037403025837_2014432397_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/1461136_471037403025837_2014432397_n-326x408.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mr. Gay All-American 1985 Keith Mitchell congratulates his successor, Mr. Gay All-American 1986 Ered Matthew. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay  <strong>All-American<\/strong> 1985<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68593\">Keith Mitchell<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mr. Gay All-American 1983 &#8211; 1984<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Winner &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=68578\">Ron East<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally started in 1983 under the name of Mr. Gay All-American, the contest was brought back as Mr. Gay America&#8230; <span class=\"gridview-grid-post-read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/?p=53786\">read more<span class=\"gridview-sr-only\"> Mr. Gay America<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":69913,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[21,31,9],"class_list":["post-53786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-missouri","tag-oklahoma","tag-texas","wpcat-15-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53786","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=53786"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53786\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/69913"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=53786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=53786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourcommunityroots.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=53786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}