Muralist builds community and champions acceptance in rural Ohio
Amber Kear transformed her hometown of Findlay into a hub for creativity and activism.
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Small-town Ohioan finally getting his due as the ‘Godfather of Gay Pulp Fiction’
Victor Banis, who grew up in Preble County, Ohio, redefined LGBTQ+ literature and captured a global audience.
Pouring it on: Out Ohio artist finds happiness in swirling paint
A pandemic hobby brings Thomas Craley joy, community and a richer understanding of his Latino heritage.
Queer bird-watching is having a moment in Cincinnati. And yes, it’s very…eggs-sighting.
It’s OK if you don’t own binoculars—just bring your peepers, a skyward gaze and your authentic self.
Rural Ohio printmaker wants LGBTQ+ youth to know they’re not alone
'I like being a queer person in a small town. It took me a long time to get to that point.’
How one Ohio hairstylist offers gender-affirming supplies for his rural community
‘I didn’t want people to be without again,’ said the Chillicothe salon owner.
How one community is embracing diversity and building a drag scene in rural Ohio
In an area of Ohio covered in farmland and conservative yard signs, drag culture fights to flourish.
