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Attendees of Black Trans Men of Ohio pose for a group photo at a rock formation.

Yearly Ohio retreat treats Black transmascs to new experiences and ‘that brotherhood moment’

WARR provides a nearly-free 4-day getaway for Black trans men across Ohio

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The importance of finding and creating spaces for Black Queer Joy in Ohio [COMMENTARY]

"Black music and arts have always been modalities and vehicles for resistance, speaking truth to power and storytelling."

Shannon Hardin knows being Columbus’s first Black, gay mayor in name only isn’t enough for real change

Hardin connected his broader campaign to the disparities many LGBTQ+ Columbus residents face as the city becomes increasingly expensive.

For Cleveland artist Nehemiah Spencer, trauma became part of the story but never the story of his art

Star of the short film "Fire Lily," Spencer returns to his hometown as dancer in bloom

Queer Craft Society helps LGBTQ+ Columbus through loneliness epidemic via crafting kinship

While crafting is far from a new hobby and is often passed down through generations in marginalized communities, a current wave of craft meetups is on the rise.

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.

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.

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