Equality Ohio and GLAAD release research on the LGBTQ+ records of Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance By The Buckeye Flame ● Policy/Legislation ● September 13, 2022 Ryan and Vance are running to succeed Sen. Rob Portman, who served two terms in the Senate. Their LGBTQ+ records are…different.
This Queer Ohio preschool director/teacher is transforming spaces…and lives By Caitlin Fisher ● BIPOC ● September 12, 2022 From updated enrollment forms to classroom glow-ups, Taryn Kaplan is transforming Ohio education one child at a time.
4 Ohio colleges (AGAIN) named to list of “The Absolute Worst Campuses for LGBTQ Youth” By The Buckeye Flame ● Faith ● September 11, 2022 The same four Ohio colleges that appeared on the 2021 list again appear on this 2022 list.
An Ohio magazine yanked an LGBTQ+ family from an upcoming cover saying they were “political and controversial” By Ken Schneck ● Community ● September 9, 2022 Patrick Engle’s family was offered a slot as a “featured family”…until the publisher found out Patrick was married to a man.
Five LGBTQ+ bands and artists from Northeast Ohio you don’t want to miss By H.L. Comeriato ● Culture ● September 8, 2022 Our queer sound series rounds up LGBTQ+ musicians from all over the state. First up, five queer acts from Northeast Ohio.
Ohio Monkeypox Vaccine Locator Guide By The Buckeye Flame ● Health & Wellness ● September 7, 2022 Counties, cities and private healthcare organizations are partnering to administer monkeypox vaccines across Ohio. Here’s where to find them.
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.
Grove City set to launch their inaugural Pride in the bustling Columbus suburb By Maria McGinnis ● Community ● September 1, 2022 The area’s first-ever Pride event is coming to town for a weekend-long celebration starting on September 30.
Akron Pride Festival draws thousands [GALLERY] By H.L. Comeriato ● Pride ● August 31, 2022 The seventh annual Akron Pride Festival drew thousands of LGBTQ+ people and their allies to city. The Buckeye Flame captured these images.
Heidelberg University’s Euglossian Society offers a gender neutral Greek Life experience By Caitlin Fisher ● Community ● August 29, 2022 Founded in 1913, the Eugs are the university’s first gender-neutral Greek organization, after 103 years as a women-only sorority.