More important than ever: Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus announces 2026 “Forte” annual fundraising gala

During this year’s Forte, tribute will be paid to Morgan Stanley Vice President Gregory Zunkiewicz with the Forte Award.

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She sued her rural Ohio school for banning LGBTQ+ inclusion in her classroom. Now, she is launching a nonprofit to help people like her.

New Richmond teacher launches the Rainbow Classroom Advocacy Fund while she appeals her court case

National gathering of LGBTQ+ organizers to be held in Midwest in 2027

Creating Change brings together thousands of participants to build strategy, share skills and strengthen the LGBTQ+ movement

AudioThis News is So Gay (4/15/26): Debriefing the Impact of HIV Funding Cuts and… The Real Housewives? 

Featuring: Orion Rummler (The 19th) and Joe Reberkenny (The Washington Blade)

The Buckeye Flame welcomes two reporting fellows covering LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color

Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery and Siaara Freeman join Ohio’s LGBTQ+ newsroom

Oberlin alum finds her queer voice in a documentary short debuting at the Cleveland International Film Festival

“Big Bass” is part of CIFF’s LGBTQ+ film lineup on April 14 and 15

Ohio cafe will host drag story hour despite online hate campaign

Coterie Lounge and Café in West Chester is standing strong in the face of hate posts on social media and calls to boycott the space.

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