BIPOC Archives – The Buckeye Flame

‘We’re broke, but determined.’ Ohio trans-affirming organization makes plea for support to keep their doors open

By Ken Schneck ● Transgender ● June 22, 2026

Margie’s Hope was founded in 2011 and opened Margie’s Closet, a trans-affirming Cleveland clothing store, in 2021.

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Toledo native creates Black LGBTQ+ safe space, The Collective

By Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery ● BIPOC ● June 19, 2026

Many Black LGBTQ+ residents told Taren Lutchey that, while Toledo is LGBTQ+ friendly, there weren’t enough places for them to go to feel seen and accepted.

Mx. Juneteenth celebrates six years of Black, LGBTQ+ and drag liberation

By Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery ● BIPOC ● June 11, 2026

The Cleveland-based celebration has become a hub for Black and LGBTQ+ artists, entertainment, and community resources.

Sistah Sinema provides reel Ohio opportunities to amplify queer women of color through film and dialogue

By Tait Manning ● BIPOC ● June 9, 2026

‘Queer women of color are often treated like we’re invisible, and having a platform like Sistah Sinema is our way of communicating that our stories matter.’

BQIC celebrates 9 years of Black LGBTQ+ advocacy, collaboration and Community Pride

By Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery ● BIPOC ● April 28, 2026

The Columbus-based organization’s mission to further the liberation of Black LGBTQ+ people hasn’t wavered when blatant and unique challenges began affecting its community.