Not All Heroes Wear Capes: Trans comic book creator gains new superpowers in Ohio
Black Lightning creator Jenny Blake Isabella came out as trans in her 70s. The comics industry embraced her.
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Black LGBTQ+ women aren’t safe in Cleveland, but they’re finding ways to thrive
In 2020, an analysis by Bloomberg CityLab ranked Cleveland as the worst city for Black women to live. For Black LGBTQ+ women, the struggles are real.
‘The vibe will be family’: Akron Black Family Pride Cookout to be held on August 1
All are welcome to the free event, celebrating its landmark 10th year
There’s a not-so-secret garden growing in Dayton’s BIPOC LGBTQ+ community
Black In Blooming is cultivating community and health for Black queer Daytonians through art, movement and intentional spaces for belonging
Crowdfunding has become a lifeline for LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color
Community members say online fundraisers and mutual aid are filling gaps left by housing, healthcare and employment systems.
‘We’re broke, but determined.’ Ohio trans-affirming organization makes plea for support to keep their doors open
Margie’s Hope was founded in 2011 and opened Margie's Closet, a trans-affirming Cleveland clothing store, in 2021.
Toledo native creates Black LGBTQ+ safe space, The Collective
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
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
'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
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.
