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In 2009, Sandra Kurt became the first openly LGBTQ+ person to run for office in Summit County. A few years prior, the ward she was running…

Kristi Stokes, an evangelical Christian minister from Cleveland, sued Cuyahoga County last week, alleging that her constitutional freedoms are being violated by the county’s law barring…

The Central Ohio Ending the HIV Epidemic Advisory Committee will be hosting a virtual stakeholder meeting on Thursday, July 30 at 6pm. People who are living…

Clevelander Anthony Covatta wears many hats – singer/songwriter, actor, comedian…even notary public. “I struggle to juggle,” he says, laughing, “but the busier I am, the more…

Carrie Buckley first knew their relationship with their father wasn’t going to be salvageable back in 2016. “I cut ties with my father during Trump’s first…

This piece originally appeared in FreshWater Cleveland and appears here with their permission. by Andrew George Many members of Northeast Ohio’s LGBTQ community regularly experience discrimination—subject to verbal and…

With a name like Bitchy Vegan Homo, it’s obvious these aren’t your sweet old nana’s baked goods. But frankly, a BVH “Best Damn Brownie” will blow…
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As a special favor to The Buckeye Flame, Bitchy Vegan Homo himself Dave Huffman has provided us with an exclusive recipe. These Vegan Zucchini Muffins are…

When Cleveland’s Valerie Mayen competed on the 8th season of Project Runway, she designed everything from a revamped bridesmaid dress, to a Jacqueline Kennedy-inspired ensemble, to…

With an unforgettable name and vital goals, OCTOPUS, LLC (Organizing Communities Transgender Outreach Promoting United Support) was established on April 18th, 2017 by Kimberly Sue Griffiths.…
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Though COVID-19 has disrupted concert plans for months, LGBTQ+ choruses across Ohio have found ways entertain audiences, keep their members bonded, and supply our community with…

This piece originally appeared in the blog of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and appears here with their permission. By Clarity Amrein, Senior…

Running for office has long been on Reginald Harris’ radar, but it was a lunch with former Cincinnati City Councilmember Yvette Simpson in July 2017 that…

Within the adoption system, the need for devoted foster and adoptive parents continues to grow, especially for LGBTQ+ youth. Yet despite the increased demand, LGBTQ+ parents…

Plans for an LGBTQ housing community for seniors were announced earlier this year. Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation (NEST) is partnering with Pennrose, a national developer…

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt society, two more in-person Ohio Pride celebrations have now been canceled to protect the health and safety of the LGBTQ+ community.…