The Buckeye Flame amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ Ohioans to support community and civic empowerment through the creation of engaging content that chronicles our triumphs, struggles, and lived experiences.
Notice was sent out Friday afternoon that the Civil Justice Committee of the Ohio House of Representatives will meet this Thursday at 9am. The only item…
by Jordan Walker This piece originally appeared in The Land and appears here with their permission. When Tyler, a sophomore at Cleveland State University, started hormone replacement…
The reactions of LGBTQ+ organizations to the election of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris were quick and jubilant across social media. We present to…
by Dominic Detwiler, Public Policy Strategist, Equality Ohio (This piece was written on November 6 and does not reflect President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala…
Need some escapism on this drab Sunday? Then put on your jammies (or keep them on?) and spend an hour with Tim Murray. The Sandusky-born comic,…
On Friday, October 16, Kaleidoscope Youth Center hosted The Unity Soiree, a community celebration to support positive youth development programs, housing services, and bringing safer and…
by Kevin Williams Virginia West— Columbus’ drag matriarch— and many artists associated with the “West Family” have long wanted a space that was centered for performers and by…
by Jordan Walker Have A Gay Day, an LGBTQ+ organization located in Dayton, Ohio, is a unique cross-breed between a nonprofit, a community center, and a…
by Jordana Joy A few short years ago, the closest resources available for the Lake County LGBTQ+ community were at least 50 miles west in Cleveland.…
On Sunday, Cleveland Stonewall Democrats held their annual Freedom Fund Celebration, this year as a virtual event due to COVID-19 (video below). The evening recognized the…