Lisa Galek is a freelance writer and editor. Her writing has appeared in Cleveland Magazine, Northeast Ohio Parent, Refinery29, Northern Ohio Live, and on, literally, thousands of American Greetings cards. She lives in the suburbs of Cleveland with her husband and three very clever daughters.
Around the world, Ace Week is recognized annually to build community and raise awareness around asexual identities. This year, the campaign was celebrated in the last…
Throughout his career with Cleveland Magazine—from intern to managing editor—James Bigley II has kept his focus on telling powerful stories that matter. As the only out…
According to Human Rights Campaign, the bisexual population is the single largest group within the LGBTQ community. That’s why the Bisexual+ Initiative of Ohio is dedicated…
Northwest Ohio’s ProMedica healthcare system has over 35 patient and family advisory councils that help with improvement projects and guiding policy and clinical care. But, until…
With so many local Pride festivities canceled or scaled back over the last year, model and photographer Nikki Kubik set out to celebrate the best way…
Fact: a global pandemic can’t stop thousands of feet from walking. And AIDS Walk Ohio 2021 is counting on each and every one of us to…
A new year brings a chance for new goals…like getting your money situation in order! But the LGBTQ+ community often faces different challenges when it comes…
After seeing fantastic turnout at events focused on asexual (ace) and aromantic (aro) identities, Dorian Rhea Debussy (they/them) knew there was work to be done. With…
When Colors+ Youth Center opened its doors in 2019, it had a mission: to provide a safe in-person space where LGBTQ+ youth could feel welcomed, accepted,…