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PHOTOS: Miss Gay Hub City

Jalah Nicole crowned winner of Hagerstown pageant

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3 years ago

July 31, 2023

Jalah Nicole is crowned Miss Gay Hub City 2023. (Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Six contestants competed for the title of Miss Gay Hub City 2023 at a pageant at the ACT Black Box in Hagerstown, Md. on Saturday, July 29. Miss Shantay won second alternate, Nikki Taylor won first alternate and Jalah Nicole was crowned Miss Gay Hub City. Taylor and Nicole qualify to compete in the upcoming Miss Gay Maryland America 2023 pageant.

(Washington Blade photo by Michael Key)

Covering Miss Gay Hub City at the Black Box for @WashBlade . #drag Ivanna Rights performing: pic.twitter.com/Ve8pWBhxAD
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