Ron Clemons (He/Him), Author at The Buckeye Flame

From Punchline to Pride: An Ohio class on the history of queer TV is an eye-opener

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● Culture ● January 14, 2025

‘With the real threats that are happening with our community right now, it feels political and a form of resistance.’

With a first Pride Festival planned for 2024, change and visibility are coming to Lebanon, Ohio

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● Pride ● October 25, 2023

‘We need to move forward,’ says organizer James Reynolds, who grew up in the town when it was ‘not a friendly atmosphere.’

Classical Ballet Meets Black, Queer Excellence in Cincy

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● BIPOC ● September 13, 2023

An interview with David Choate, founder of Revolution Dance Theatre

A lifelong educator, out candidate Bryan Cannon steps into the race for Cincinnati School Board

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● Youth ● August 29, 2023

During a crucial time for Ohio’s third largest school district, out LGBTQ+ candidate Bryan Cannon looks to bring decades of experience in education and leadership to the Cincinnati Board of Education.

Walking around Cincinnati as a Black, Queer elder was the beginning of one Ohioan’s healing journey

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● BIPOC ● April 11, 2023

“As far as I’m concerned, being older, Black and Queer is the trifecta of life,” said Ron Clemons.

Images of LGBTQ+ Cincinnati through the lens of a queer elder [GALLERY]

By The Buckeye Flame & Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● Community ● March 3, 2023

Check out just some of the sights witnessed traveling all around Cincinnati from the lens of photographer Ron Clemons.

A new Ohio art campaign aims to increase HIV/AIDS awareness & testing, particularly among Black Ohioans

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● BIPOC ● September 6, 2022

Acclaimed artist Michael Coppage hopes to challenge perceptions about HIV/AIDS while also spurring viewers to get tested.

How an Ohio Black Pride celebration & proclamation helped transform one Black Queer Ohioan

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● BIPOC ● June 30, 2022

“I was a bit uneasy coming into Pride season of 2022 when the feeling of Pride was barely perceptible.”

Checking in with Reggie Harris, Cincinnati’s 1st out Black male city council person

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● BIPOC ● March 1, 2022

“My power is in being who I am authentically.”

First-of-its kind housing for LGBTQ+ seniors is close to opening in Cincinnati

By Ron Clemons (He/Him) ● Community ● February 21, 2022

LGBTQ+ seniors are at an elevated risk for isolation, hostile living environments, and even homelessness. Targeted LGBTQ+ housing can help.

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