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Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery

Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery is a writer, editor and digital storyteller. She is currently a reporting fellow with The Buckeye Flame.

Randolph-Montgomery earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Kent State University and a master’s degree in fashion marketing from LIM College.

Her work has appeared via The Inquisitr, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Distractify and Static Media. She has interviewed celebrities and changemakers, from Jennifer Hudson to Bravo’s “Real Housewives” stars Cynthia Bailey and Lisa Rinna.

Elizabeth's Latest Articles

Black LGBTQ+ women aren’t safe in Cleveland, but they’re finding ways to thrive

By Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery & The Buckeye Flame

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Social Equity

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August 6, 2026

In 2020, an analysis by Bloomberg CityLab ranked Cleveland as the worst city for Black women to live. For Black LGBTQ+ women, the struggles are real.

Mx. Juneteenth celebrates six years of Black, LGBTQ+ and drag liberation

By Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery & The Buckeye Flame

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Social Equity

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June 13, 2026

Mx. Juneteenth kicks off with its pre-party on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. at Cocktails Cleveland. Then, the festival starts on June 20, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at North Coast Yard.