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

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.

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Ohio Didn’t Lose My Daughter Overnight. It Lost Her One Decision at a Time. [COMMENTARY]

‘We never wanted to become advocates. We became advocates because our daughter’s humanity kept becoming a political debate.’

First-time Prides in Ohio saw their hometowns in a new kaleidoscope of colors this year

‘We opened up a safe space for at least one person to attend.’

Amy Acton’s campaign staff met with Ohio LGBTQ+ leaders. The meeting did not go well.

Acton didn’t attend. Leaders were barred from entry. Others were kicked out.

Reel talk: How one Ohio fly fishing group is casting a wide net to get women hooked

Founded in 2019, Ohio Women on the Fly was inspired by a national nonprofit for female anglers to build community around recreation, mentorship, education and advocacy

Meet the Ohio nun who has been working on the frontlines of HIV/AIDS work for decades

Not every nun lists their pronouns in their e-mail signature. But not every nun is quite like Sister Susan Zion

Lima residents, council members speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ billboards on the street and in city hall

Around 40 people attended a rally to protest against the billboards attacking nontraditional parents

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