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Ken Schneck

Dr. Ken Schneck (he/him) is the editor of The Buckeye Flame, Ohio’s LGBTQ+ newsroom. For this work, he was honored with the Sarah Pettit Memorial Award for National LGBTQ+ Journalist of the Year. He is the author of “Seriously, What Am I Doing Here? The Adventures of a Wondering and Wandering Gay Jew” and three LGBTQ+ Ohio history books. Schneck spent 25 years working in higher education, including 10 years as a dean of students and 13 years as a tenured professor of education. He is a graduate of the Executive Program in News Innovation and Leadership at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York.

Ken's Latest Articles

Ignite Action: Nominate a Trans Ohioan (Including Yourself!) for a COVID-19 Service Award Sponsored by…the U.S. Army

By Ken Schneck ● Commentary ● August 19, 2020

An opportunity to recognize our siblings in the face of an institution that currently does not recognize the heroism of transgender Americans

My First LGBTQ+ Ally Just Died and Thanks Were Left Unsaid

By Ken Schneck ● Commentary ● August 17, 2020

“Gay Kid Comes Out to Housing Coordinator” doesn’t make for a viral YouTube video title. But it was *that* conversation that laid the groundwork.

Out of Ohio: Terry Ray (Actor/Screenwriter/Playwright)

By Ken Schneck ● Culture ● August 12, 2020

“I don’t have people in California who remember me with hair. But in Ohio, they remember that I used to have hair.”

Words of Appreciation: A Community Expresses Gratitude to Peggy Anderson

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● August 11, 2020

“Peggy Anderson has been on the front lines of HIV / AIDS Care in Central Ohio for a long time – her leadership and passion have saved lives.”

Rep. Galonski Proposes Bill to Permanently Designate Pride Month in Ohio [INTERVIEW]

By Ken Schneck ● BIPOC ● August 3, 2020

“I’m going to be pushing for this. I’m going to rally the troops—either virtually or otherwise—to say that this should have been done a long time ago.”

Evangelical Ohio Minister Sues For LGBTQ+ Harm She Has Not Experienced

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● July 30, 2020

Equality Ohio helps us break down the case and what this might mean for LGBTQ+ Ohioans.

Columbus Seeks Input on HIV Strategic Plan

By Ken Schneck ● Health & Wellness ● July 28, 2020

The Central Ohio Ending the HIV Epidemic Advisory Committee will be hosting a virtual stakeholder meeting on July 30.

Project Runway Alum Creates Face Masks to Benefit Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Community

By Ken Schneck ● Health & Wellness ● July 21, 2020

When Cleveland’s Valerie Mayen competed on the 8th season of Project Runway, she designed everything from a revamped bridesmaid dress, to a Jacqueline Kennedy-inspired ensemble, to…

Ohio LGBTQ+ Choruses Sing On Through COVID-19 [VIDEO]

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● July 18, 2020

Check out our video sampling of some favorite moments of Ohio LGBTQ+ choruses showcasing their talents, both during Coronavirus and in years past.

Pride Celebrations Canceled in Columbus and Dayton

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● July 11, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt society, two more in-person Ohio Pride celebrations have now been canceled to protect the health and safety of the LGBTQ+ community.