Mr & Miss Diamond Strength Battle Zone

The first very Mr. & Miss Diamond Strength BattleZone was held on Sunday October 4th, 2020 in lieu of the 2020 Mr. & Miss Diamond Strength pageant in Rochester, NY. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions that have been put into effect it was almost impossible to hold a full pageant this year however there needed, in my opinion, to be an

opportunity for local drag queens & kings to engage in friendly competition as well as interact with a community that missed them as much as the entertainers are missed. The 2020

BattleZone had 4 amazing contestants; La Dame Noire, Aziza Bijou, Lil Easy & Vitalia Caliente. By a 3 point difference from the judge’s scores and crowd selection, this year’s winner was Aziza Bijou, however as a giveback each contestant was given complimentary entry into the 2021 Mr. & Miss Diamond Strength pageant.

Cover Artist & Photographic Editorial Spotlight:

Caryn Davis

Ayee what's up I'm Caryn! Born and mostly raised in Rochester, NY. I've been a photographer & digital artist for 10 years now. Proud Libra & member of the LGBTQ+ community. Lover of my city, art, tequila & black joy as resistance. As a local activist I've been proudly yelling "All Black Lives Matter" for quite some time now. Catch me repping the newly formed activism group LABL (Liberating All Black Lives). Feel free to track me down on Facebook or Insta: iAmArt_93 to learn more or to plan a photoshoot.

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