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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.

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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.

The Buckeye Flame welcomes two reporting fellows covering LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color

By H.L. Comeriato ● Community ● April 13, 2026

Elizabeth Randolph-Montgomery and Siaara Freeman join Ohio’s LGBTQ+ newsroom

Ohio cafe will host drag story hour despite online hate campaign

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● April 13, 2026

Coterie Lounge and Café in West Chester is standing strong in the face of hate posts on social media and calls to boycott the space.

How a spirited queer Ohio couple created a flavorful mocktails line that is pure pourfection

By Ken Schneck ● Business ● April 7, 2026

A Mockery have a can-do attitude to change how people see alcohol-free drinks.

Trans Ohioans create a safe space to teach other trans people how to shoot guns and handle firearms safely

By Ben Jodway & H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● March 23, 2026

‘People were smiling and happy and feeling comfortable [because] they have access to firearms for the first time in a safe place.’

Columbus Archery offers LGBTQ+ Ohioans healing, community and a new target

By H.L. Comeriato ● Health & Wellness ● February 11, 2026

‘This is a sport that was given to us by Black and brown people so long ago, so why aren’t more Black and brown people doing this?’

Ohio native Durand Bernarr is ‘En Route’ to the Grammys and even more greatness

By Drew Filipski ● Culture ● February 2, 2026

The out artist is ready to make an “Impact” with his new single, album and historic Grammy nomination.

HIRING: The Buckeye Flame seeks two Reporting Fellows to cover LGBTQ+ Ohioans of color

By Ken Schneck ● Community ● January 26, 2026

Pay for the six-month fellowship is $15,000 and applications are due by noon on February 13.